With the Shravan month upon us, a number of restaurants around the state are serving up delicious Shravan thalis KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ Voddiachi Kismoor. Valachi Bhaji. Ansachi Karam.
These are just some of the many delectable offerings on the Shravan thali menu at Kokum Curry, Panaji. Indeed, observed from August 4 to September 3 this year, the month of Shravan, which is very significant for Hindus, sees various restaurants coming up with special Shravan thalis which are usually in high demand among locals. “The Shravan thali is about celebrating seasonal fruits and vegetables.
” says owner of Kokum Curry, Sapna Sardessai. Kokum Curry has curated weekly meals through the month of Shravan with recipes that were traditionally prepared in Goan homes for many years. “Many of these are dishes that are slowly vanishing.
Thus, I am serving items that are heritage food as part of our thali,” says Sardessai, who has done extensive research in this regard. And for many locals, these dishes conjure up a taste of home. “People get nostalgic and emotional when they see these recipes on their plates as it reminds them of their aunt or grandmas who prepare these dishes,” says Sardessai, adding that all the dishes are essentially vegan.
Another restaurant serving a Shravan special thali is Jackfruit Kitchen and Bar, Porvorim where the goodness of home-cooked satvik food is offered to everyone. “While the Shravan thali has become a trend, we focus on keeping it authentic, rather.