Navratri thali at a hotel in Mangaluru
The menu is priced at Rs 499,” he said. KP Singh, general manager of The Ocean Pearl, said the hotel witnesses a noticeable increase in diner footfall during evening, with around 200 to 300 diners visiting as people step out to enjoy festive meals.
Devabrata Mondal, executive chef at The Ocean Pearl, said the hotel had taken care to adhere to fasting-related dietary restrictions while preparing its special menu. Chirag Ariga, director of the hotel, said the festive offering was designed to give diners a range of options. Baban Mundon, chef at the restaurant, said the menu followed Jain dietary principles and included dishes such as aloo jeera, shahi paneer, samak pulao, sabudana kheer and singhada puris.
Mangaluru: From sabudana tikkis and samak rice to singhada puris and vrat-friendly desserts, restaurants across Mangaluru are serving special Navratri thalis that combine traditional fasting recipes with festive indulgence. With menus tailored to dietary restrictions and prices ranging from budget-friendly options to elaborate spreads, hotels are seeing diners explore seasonal culinary offerings during the festival. “For Navratri, we do not use onion or garlic and avoid root vegetables. We use rock salt and ingredients such as sabudana, samak rice, and kuttu or singhada flour. At Hotel BMS, the focus is on variety, with a themed spread featuring dishes across courses. Meanwhile, Sana-di-ge restaurant at Goldfinch Hotel is offering a Navratri thali featuring traditional fasting preparations.