{"product_id":"celebrating-diwali-with-pudina-kitchen","title":"SUPPER CLUB: Celebrating Diwali with Pudina Kitchen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is something deeply special about gathering around a table. At \u003cstrong\u003ePudina Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e, food has always been about more than what is on the plate; it is about memory, culture, curiosity, conversation and the joy of sharing something with another person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonight we are delighted to celebrate \u003cstrong\u003eDiwali\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Festival of Lights through food, storytelling and the traditions that make this season so meaningful. Diwali holds distinct stories and significance within Hindu, Jain and Sikh traditions, while bringing forward beautiful ideas of light, reflection, renewal, community and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor us, celebrating through food feels especially meaningful. A shared meal has a way of making unfamiliar traditions feel closer. It invites us to taste something new, ask questions, exchange stories and experience culture not only through explanation, but through the simple act of eating together. Even when our beliefs and traditions differ, there is something wonderfully universal about offering another person a plate of food. It is a joy and a privilege for \u003cstrong\u003ePudina Kitchen\u003c\/strong\u003e to create this evening and share this table with you\u003cbr\u003e-----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMasala Papad\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCrisp \u003cem\u003epapad \u003c\/em\u003e(also known as \u003cem\u003epapadam\u003c\/em\u003e) is a famous South Asian flatbread that often kicks off a meal or gathering. Made from gram flour, this version is layered with onion, tomato, green chile, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lime. Bright, crunchy, and full of sharp, refreshing flavour to open the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSweet Potato Chaat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRoasted purple sweet potatoes layered with crisp whole-wheat wafers, bright green mango\u003cbr\u003echutney, and chickpeas tossed with mint and tamarind, finished with fresh dill for a fragrant, herbaceous lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDal Makhani with Kesar Matar Pulao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSlow-Cooked Black Lentils, Saffron Basmati Rice \u0026amp; Green Peas. Whole black lentils and kidney beans are slow-cooked until rich, creamy and deeply comforting, then paired with fragrant basmati rice scented with saffron, whole spices and sweet green peas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarson Palak Paneer with Fresh Roti\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMustard Greens, Spinach and \u003cem\u003ePaneer \u003c\/em\u003e(fresh white cheese) with Whole-Wheat Roti. Earthy mustard greens and spinach are cooked into a smooth, velvety base with tender \u003cem\u003epaneer \u003c\/em\u003eand warming spices, served with soft fresh roti for tearing, scooping and sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardamom Rice Kheer with Rose-Berry Compote \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow-cooked rice pudding scented with cardamom and gently sweetened until rich and\u003cbr\u003ecreamy, paired with a vibrant berry compote infused with rose for a floral, lightly tart contrast.\u003cbr\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSargam Nayyar\u003c\/strong\u003e gravitated towards food and cooking from a young age in her native India and then as a newcomer to Canada. Embracing not only the physical aspects of food, but its power to evoke memory and tell stories, she created \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepudinakitchen\/\"\u003ePudina Kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e as a space where food is not just cooked but experienced: with emotion, culture, creativity and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-----\u003cbr\u003eEvery weekend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Depanneur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003einvites an amateur or professional guest chef to host a fun, informal dinner party.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedepanneur\/\"\u003e@thedepanneur\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Depanneur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67627744952568,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/8101\/1960\/files\/Sweet-Potato-Chaat.jpg?v=1791739242","url":"https:\/\/thedepanneur.ca\/products\/celebrating-diwali-with-pudina-kitchen","provider":"The Depanneur","version":"1.0","type":"link"}