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Dishoom Loves

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Issue XLIV, October

Leaves turn crimson-gold and begin their earthbound flurry from branches on high: October has arrived. A preparation unfolds for crisp-cosy days and long-stretched evenings ahead. Welcome in the transition by immersing yourself in artistic delights, finest exhibitions and heart-warming cinema.

Chai Pe Charcha: Unlearning Taboos and Writing Your Own Story

This October, join Seema Anand for an intimate chat about dismantling taboos, unlearning the stories we inherit around intimacy and body positivity, and finding the courage to write our own from a blank page. Enjoy over bottomless chai.

interview

What’s in my Dabba? with Rez Rahman

As part of our What’s in my Dabba? series, Rez Rahman of Roti Mami recalls fondest childhood memories in her Grandma’s kitchen, discerning tips for carefully harnessing spices and advice on generous hosting.

recipe

Rez Rahman’s Chilli Cheese Parathas

Crispy-flaky parathas with melty-molten cheese centres. Dunk happily into freshest green chutney, fiery with chilli and bright with lime.

interview

What’s in my Dabba? with Rajen Patel

As part of our What’s in my Dabba? series, Rajen Patel (founder of The Homie’s Kitchen) recollects summertime gatherings that stoked his unending appreciation for barbecuing.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XLIII, August

In August, Bombay is a city rain-soaked and celebrating. Jamun trees droop heavy, offering their final berries; monsoon downpours slick streets to a shine and kites triumphantly sweep up, honouring Independence Day. This month’s recommendations offer smaller moments of cheer, including trailblazing stories transposed to song and communities well worth running towards.

Café classic

recipe

Dishoom Masala Chai

All things nice: warming comfort and satisfying spice. Made the traditional way, or with plant-based milk.

Vegan

recipe

Rege Batchu’s Butternut Squash Sabji

Heartiest vegetable softened ’til just tender with onions and an array of favoured spices. Approving nods guaranteed.

Recipes from the Dishoom cafés

A selection of the best recipes for our signature café dishes

Café classic

Mains

Chicken Berry Britannia Biryani

Most-loved

Mains

Lamb Raan

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Most-loved

Mains

Lamb Raan

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Most-loved

Mains

Lamb Raan

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

Most-loved

Mains

Lamb Raan

Vegan

Mains

Chilli Broccoli Salad

Small plates

Chilli Chicken

Breakfast

Banana and Date Porridge

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Glasgow story

In which Miss X comes face-to-face with her past.

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Battersea story

In which a young girl transforms into Choti Dishoom

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Canary Wharf story

In which the canny and ambitious son of a humble Irani café owner ends up in way over his head...

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Founding Myths

The Dishoom Carnaby story

In which an Irani is called home from London

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Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves is a curated showcase of exciting creative in UK South Asian culture. Whether it be food, music, theatre, literature, art, history, retail – we collate the things that we believe in and share it here, with you.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XLIV, October

Leaves turn crimson-gold and begin their earthbound flurry from branches on high: October has arrived. A preparation unfolds for crisp-cosy days and long-stretched evenings ahead. Welcome in the transition by immersing yourself in artistic delights, finest exhibitions and heart-warming cinema.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XLIII, August

In August, Bombay is a city rain-soaked and celebrating. Jamun trees droop heavy, offering their final berries; monsoon downpours slick streets to a shine and kites triumphantly sweep up, honouring Independence Day. This month’s recommendations offer smaller moments of cheer, including trailblazing stories transposed to song and communities well worth running towards.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XLII, July

July bestows a little more time. Evenings are well-stretched, holidays beckon, winding journeys await and everyday routines loosen their grip. Curiosity has room to wander. Let it. Groundbreaking cinema, hopeful new ideas, joyous comedy, podcasts and bold garments await, each an invitation to let minds drift.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XLI, June

June graciously bestows a new season (warmly anticipated). Passing days bring well-earned holidays a little closer. Languid dips in pools and seas beckon. Outdoor revelry commences. This month, we’re celebrating summer’s arrival with cooling teetotal tipples, featherlight silken shirts and performances fit for sun-dappled evenings.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XL, May: Mango Edition

May arrives with a deeply familiar and enticing scent – the glorious mango – finally in season for a few fleeting weeks. Long, fruitful evenings of sticky grins and messy chins await. Join us in celebrating the centrepiece of Bombay summer, not simply as cherished treat, but also as artistic muse, fine flavourer of vodka, and most stylish jewellery inspiration.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXXIX, April

April gathers momentum with budding blossoms and honeyed evenings. Days gift an extra hour of glorious daylight. There’s a quiet confidence to the season now – an invitation to indulge in returning warmth. We settle into the month by delighting in evocative scents of home, commemorating a South Asian trailblazer of deepest importance and stocking our kitchen cupboards with time-honoured jars of ghee.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXXVIII, March

March finds its stride with gratefully received longer days and the first true hints of spring. The month has been rich with celebration – the joyful arrival of Eid and Navroz – kindly bringing with them renewal and gatherings around generous tables. Join us as we embrace the unfolding season with gentle aromas, literary discovery and garments fit for sunlit evenings.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXXVII, February: Ramadan Edition

February is in full swing, with earliest inklings of lighter mornings and springtime flowerings. This month also marks the start of Ramadan – a period of dawn-to-dusk fasting, worship, acts of kindness, shared joy and abundant feasts with loved ones – observed by Muslims across the world. Join us as we honour the traditions of the holy month through bountiful food, meaningful connection and literary inspiration.

Dishoom Loves

Dishoom Loves

Issue XXXVI, January

January’s joy lies in restful moments and peaceful days post party-season. We’re staving off the bite of winter’s chill by revelling in restorative evenings at home. Nourish souls and ease into the new year with our choicest selection of books, TV and textiles. This month, we’re shining a light on the glorious happenings and sublime people behind it all – from sensational workshops that spark artistry, to culture-exploring Chai pe Charcha talks, and one-of-a-kind pieces to bring beauty home.

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24 hours: In Bombay

“I recommend being by the sea. At the Gateway of India, you can book a one-hour sailing trip on a little sailboat.”

24 hours in

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Interviews

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What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rez Rahman

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rajen Patel

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Sohini Banerjee

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rege Batchu

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Studio Priyanka

interview

In conversation with mango-walla Santosh Gupta

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Priyesh Patel

Rooted in ritual

Nowruz With Our Dishoom-Walle

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Arooj Aftab

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rajen Patel

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Sohini Banerjee

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rege Batchu

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Studio Priyanka

interview

In conversation with mango-walla Santosh Gupta

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Priyesh Patel

Rooted in ritual

Nowruz With Our Dishoom-Walle

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Arooj Aftab

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rajen Patel

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Sohini Banerjee

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rege Batchu

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Studio Priyanka

interview

In conversation with mango-walla Santosh Gupta

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Priyesh Patel

Rooted in ritual

Nowruz With Our Dishoom-Walle

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Arooj Aftab

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rajen Patel

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Sohini Banerjee

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Rege Batchu

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Studio Priyanka

interview

In conversation with mango-walla Santosh Gupta

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Priyesh Patel

Rooted in ritual

Nowruz With Our Dishoom-Walle

What's in my dabba?

What’s in my Dabba? with Arooj Aftab

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