Karva Chauth Thali at ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad on October 29
ITC Narmada to Serve Traditional Karva Chauth Thali in Ahmedabad on October 29
Ahmedabad’s Karva Chauth celebrations will include a special vegetarian dinner at Royal Vega, the signature restaurant at ITC Narmada, a Luxury Collection Hotel, on October 29, 2026. Called Karva Chauth Khasa, the one-day offering will bring together traditional Indian dishes, regional recipes, festive breads, rice preparations and sweets. The meal will be served as a thali exclusively at dinner.
The menu draws on Indian vegetarian cooking, with dishes prepared using ingredients such as potatoes, paneer, curd, lentils, spices, nuts and basmati rice. Guests planning to dine at Royal Vega have been advised to book their tables in advance.
Karva Chauth is observed by many Hindu women, particularly in northern and western India. Traditionally, married women fast during the day and break their fast after sighting the moon, often in the presence of their husbands. Customs differ between families and regions, with food playing a role in the evening rituals and family gatherings. Some women also observe the fast for the well-being and long life of their husbands, while others follow the tradition as part of their family’s religious and cultural practices.
The festival falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the Hindu lunar month of Kartik, according to the traditional calendar followed for the observance. In 2026, the special dinner at ITC Narmada is scheduled for Thursday, October 29. The hotel has not described the menu as a substitute for the rituals associated with the fast. It is a dining option for guests marking the occasion.
At Royal Vega, the meal begins with appetisers and accompaniments, including Anardana Raita, Aloo Tikki and Kausaumbha Amla. The dishes bring different flavours and textures to the table, from the tang of yoghurt and pomegranate seasoning to the familiar taste of potato-based snacks.
The main course includes Paneer Khasa, in which paneer is cooked in a fresh tomato gravy seasoned with fenugreek seeds. Dahi Aloo features potatoes in a curd-based gravy flavoured with pepper. Both dishes use familiar ingredients found in several regional Indian kitchens, though preparation methods and spice combinations vary from one region to another.
The menu also lists Bhutte Ki Khees Maan, described as whole black urad slow-cooked with spices and served with saffron butter, along with Pakauri Karhi. The menu description uses the name Bhutte Ki Khees Maan for the lentil preparation. Bhutte ki khees is also known in parts of central India as a preparation made with grated maize, so diners may wish to check the restaurant’s description when booking.
Other items include Matar PatliPutra, Pithi Poori, Ajwaini Roti and Aloo Pyaz Pulao. The meal also features Ganika, an aged basmati rice preparation infused with jasmine flowers. Together, the breads, rice and gravies are intended to be served as part of a set thali, giving diners an assortment of dishes in one meal.
Dessert is part of the festive menu, with Madhurkarkati Halwa, Chironji Chuara Kheer and saffron-flavoured Gulab Jamun. Kheer, a milk-based pudding, is made in many parts of India with regional variations in rice, nuts and flavourings. Chironji and chuara add nuts and dried dates to the preparation, while saffron gives the gulab jamun a distinct aroma and colour.
Sumeet Rohela, Executive Chef at ITC Narmada, said the menu was planned around the role food plays in Karva Chauth celebrations.
“Karva Chauth is an occasion rooted in Indian tradition. Food plays an important part in bringing families together for the celebration. With Karva Chauth Khasa, we have brought together regional preparations and festive favourites, using traditional ingredients and cooking techniques. The menu celebrates the diversity of Indian vegetarian cuisine, from slow-cooked lentils and freshly prepared breads to desserts made with milk, nuts and seasonal ingredients,” said Mr Sumeet Rohela, Executive Chef, ITC Narmada.
Royal Vega is the hotel’s vegetarian fine-dining restaurant. The Karva Chauth menu gives the restaurant a seasonal offering for diners who want to mark the festival over dinner, whether as part of a family gathering or a meal with friends. The menu also places regional Indian dishes at the centre of the dining experience, rather than relying solely on commonly served festival sweets.
The special thali will be available only for dinner on October 29, 2026, at Royal Vega, ITC Narmada, Ahmedabad. Guests are advised to make reservations before visiting. The hotel has not provided a menu price in the announcement.