Dakshin at ITC Grand Central Mumbai Brings the Spirit of Pongal to Mumbai with an Authentic South Indian Thali Experience

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, presents a Traditional Pongal Celebration at Dakshin, honouring the spirit of the South Indian harvest festival with an authentic and thoughtfully curated Pongal Special Thali. Available from the 10th to the 18th of January 2026, this limited-period experience brings the warmth, flavours, and culinary heritage of Tamil Nadu to the heart of Mumbai.

The specially crafted Pongal Thali showcases a generous spread of festive classics, beginning with traditional accompaniments such as Appalam, chutney, pickle, sugarcane, and a comforting Rasam made with tempered tamarind, tomato, garlic, and pepper. Festive starters include Ennippu Paniyaram (jaggery-sweetened rice dumplings) and Makka Cholai Vadai, crisp patties of corn niblets and lentils.

The main course features an elaborate selection of regional favourites, including Kadamba Poriyal, Urulai Sothi, Murungai Motchai Kootu Kary, Poondu Kara Kozhambu, Pasalakkeerai Kootu, and Poosinikai Sambar, paired with the comforting Ven Pongal, made with freshly harvested rice, lentils, peppercorn, and cumin. The thali is served with steamed rice, veechu paratha, appam, and curd, offering a complete and satisfying festive meal.

The experience concludes on a sweet note with Sarkarai Pongal, a ghee-infused preparation of jaggery-sweetened rice and moong lentils finished with dry fruits, followed by a cup of traditional South Indian filter coffee (Kapi).

The vegetarian Pongal Thali is the highlight of the celebration, while a non-vegetarian thali is available on special request, maintaining Dakshin’s commitment to authenticity and personalised hospitality.

Event Details:
Venue: Dakshin at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Date: 10th – 18th January 2026
Price:

●      Vegetarian Thali – INR 3750++

●      Non-Vegetarian Thali – INR 3750++ (on special request)

Time: Lunch : 12:30pm to 3pm
Dinner : 7pm to 11:30pm
For reservations:
Call: 022 – 67045121 / 022 – 67045122
Email: mytable.itcgrandcentral@itchotels.com
Instagram: @itcgrandcentral

Limited availability. Prior reservations are recommended.