Holi Fine Dining in Petts Wood by Chef Atul Kochhar
Celebrate the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring at Indian Essence Petts Wood
Please note this is a sample selection; we warmly invite you to view our current menus for the latest bespoke seasonal offerings, strictly guided by our Michelin Bib Gourmand culinary standards.
Holi – Festival Celebration Dining Petts Wood
Celebrate the transition of winter into spring, embracing love and new life, with our dedicated Holi ‘Festival of Colours’ menu. Begin your Michelin Bib Gourmand experience with delicate mini cocktail Punjabi vegetable samosas, perfectly paired with fresh mint and tangy tamarind chutney. To truly mark the occasion, enjoy a traditional Thandai—a vibrant, festive drink expertly blended with milk, saffron, almond, sugar, and an optional measure of vodka.
An Exquisite Multi-Course Holi Menu
Our carefully curated starters showcase a vibrant mastery of Indian spice blending. Choose the rich Lamb Keema Pao, featuring finely minced lamb cooked with whole spices and served with a buttery bun and onions. Savour the Tangdi Kebab, a tender corn-fed chicken drumstick elevated with warming bhatti spices, or the Macchi Amritsari—crispy sea bass delicately scented with carom seeds and lime. For a vegetarian option, enjoy the Chilli Mogo, featuring crisp cassava tossed in aromatic, spicy Indo-Chinese flavours.
For the main course, experience the depth of India’s regional heritage. Our expansive Tandoori Kebab Platter features lime-scented king prawns, lamb boti, mustard and dill salmon, and Lehsuni Malai tikka. Alternatively, delight in the Shalgam Gosht, showcasing premium Kent-farmed lamb rump served with oven-roasted turnips and a rich lamb jus. Explore southern coastal flavours with the Kori Gassi, a vibrant spiced chicken dish cooked with kokum and mace. Vegetarians can savour the Shahi Malai Kofta, featuring spiced vegetable and cottage cheese dumplings in a luxurious saffron and cashew nut sauce. All main courses are generously accompanied by slow-cooked dal makhni, fragrant saffron rice, and freshly baked coriander naan.
Conclude your vibrant Holi celebration with a beautifully crafted dessert featuring decadent dark chocolate burfi paired with traditional
