From Monday 9 to Friday 13 November, ISS’s restaurants across the healthcare, government and business & industry sectors will be serving dishes developed by Maunika, including a Kerala Kadala Curry, Chettinad Chicken, Punjabi Machli and South Indian Rice Kheer.

Known for her vibrant, authentic approach to Indian home cooking, Maunika creates recipes rooted in tradition, shaped by generations of family cooking and the diverse culinary landscapes of India. The menu has been timed to coincide with Diwali.

The collaboration follows ISS’s autumn campaign with MasterChef 2018 winner Kenny Tutt, part of a series of partnerships bringing chef-led dishes to ISS’s restaurants.

Maunika Gowardhan said: “The most popular Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated by Indians across the world in November. The five-day celebrations begin with Hindu rituals, fireworks, and, of course, delicious food. An occasion to celebrate positivity, happiness and good fortune among the Hindu, Sikh and Jain community.

“My fondest memories of celebrating Diwali have been with family. Diwali also marks Hindu New Year, and our home was filled with lanterns to celebrate. In the lead-up, relatives and friends would visit with Indian sweets and gifts and share in delicious food. An invitation to our home for Diwali was always a must.

“The menu I have put together to mark this special occasion is reflective of the celebration, featuring a creamy chickpea curry, spiced garlicky potatoes and a coconut-based dessert served with cashews and raisins.”

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