Daar Dinners with Communi.Table & Co.

You know it as daal but at home, we call it daar.

Unlike whole lentil daal, Gujarati tuvar daar (yellow split lentils) combines tangy and spicy flavours with a subtle sweetness. There’s a special cooking process that differentiates Gujarati daar from its other counterparts, including a more soup-like texture. We've served it at our supper clubs and it never ceases to please us how people react to it, as they're usually used to seeing their lentils whole in a much more thicker daal. Come along as we celebrate this unsung hero, bursting with intricate flavours and warmth, perfect as we head into Autumn. 

This will be our first collaboration with Communi.Table & Co, a cultural programming platform formed in collaboration with Green Room Cafe Holloway to empower creative people to thrive and connect with the local community. 

We'll be setting up a communal dining room in their outdoor, (covered and heated) terrace. The Green Room Cafe will be on hand to serve drinks throughout. 

MENU

Masala Chai on Arrival.

Organic ginger & spices blended for this oat based warming welcome drink.

To Start

The starter course will be served sharing, family style.

Tareli Rotli & Sambharo. Double cooked rotli with a cabbage & carrot stir fry. 

Patra. Colocasia leaves are steamed ith a gram flour mixture, and then stir-fried with curry leaves and finished with dessicated coconut.  

Tamarind Chickpeas. Brown chickpeas are lightly cooked in a fennel & tamarind sauce, served atop yoghurt and finished with sev and green spicy chutney.

Main Course

the star of the show

Gujarati tuvar Daar & Bhaat. Cooked yellow lentils are tempered in a layered tomato base with curry leaves and spices. Slow cooked and served with fluffy rice, papads and a side salad. 

Dessert

a little sweet ending

Lemon & Cardamom Posset. Classic english dessert of lemon cream, infused with cardamom. Served with a rose crisp. 

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Please note: the menu is fully vegetarian and prepared in a kitchen that also handles nuts, dairy, gluten and soy. Please contact us for allergens or dietary requirements. The supper club is suitable if you would like to choose a vegan or gluten-free option. Please indicate when booking.