Not Your Nani’s Thali: Gourmet Festive Menus With a Modern Spin
The festive season is here — and with it, a new culinary language that’s rewriting the rules of tradition. Move over, heavy silver thalis stacked with predictable favourites. This season, India’s top chefs and catering artists are plating nostalgia with a modern twist — think inventive, indulgent, and unapologetically chic. Welcome to the new-age festive menu — where heirloom recipes meet haute gastronomy. The idea isn’t to abandon tradition, but to elevate it. Imagine ghee-roasted makhana tossed with truffle oil, payasam laced with sea salt caramel, or chaats served in martini glasses, layered with textures and memories. It’s comfort food with couture confidence. Across India’s wedding circuit and intimate festive dinners, the trend is unmistakable — heritage, but make it gourmet. M...