Discover the unique flavours of special regional dishes from across the Indian subcontinent presented with a contemporary twist, showcasing Chef Ketan Dongre‘s Indian roots combined with his experience working in fine dining restaurants around the world.
“The most exciting part about making these dishes is to introduce people to a variety of regional dishes from India that they might not get a chance to try unless they travel to India. I want to not only showcase unique regional dishes, but also give them a modern and international touch in their presentations and plating.“
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Kothimbir Wadi $7
Delicate fritters of fresh coriander in a spiced gram flour dough that is first steamed and then shallow fried until crispy; served with mint & chili chutney — from Maharashtra
(#Vegan & #GlutenFree)
Ghee Roast Chicken with Set Dosa (3pc) $14
Chicken marinated in a mix of chilies, black pepper and cumin and yogurt, then cooked in ghee (clarified butter) with onions chilies and curry leaves, served with Set Dosa, fermented rice flour pancakes from in the Southwestern state of Karnataka — from Tamil Nadu
(#GlutenFree)
Coconut Vegetable Curry with Set Dosa (3pc) $ 14
Same fermented rice flour pancakes served with a stew of carrots, beans, green peas, cauliflower & potatoes cooked in coconut milk with ginger & garlic, chilies and curry leaves — from Kerala
(#Vegan & #GlutenFree)
Combo Plate $16
½ Chicken + ½ Vegetable + 4 pcs Dosa
Bread Rasmalai $7
This is dish is a slight variation on the classic dessert Rasmalai flavored with green cardamom and saffron, using soft bread soaked in sweetened milk instead of the more familiar cottage cheese — from Bengal
Prix Fixe Menu $26
Appetizer + Main (Combo +$2) + Dessert
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Ketan Dongre hails from Nagpur, a small city in situated near the center of India. He became interested in cooking through his first job as a cook at The Grand Hyatt in Mumbai. Since then, he has worked at O&B, The Ritz Carlton, and The St. Regis Hotel. Follow Ketan’s culinary adventures on Instagram @foodbyketan
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Every Wednesday The Depanneur is an ‘open mic’ night for culinary talent in TO, where we invite guest cooks, amateur or professional, to come and make their favourite dishes.