DUM & DHUNGAR

A culinary tribute to the rich tapestry of cuisine of Kayastha kitchens. A cuisine shaped by Mughal, Colonial, and Indian regional influences, across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bengal, Hyderabad, and beyond.

Chef Devyani Bhatnagar presents a celebration of a storied culinary heritage; elegant, slow-cooked dishes laced with childhood memories, and secret family recipes.

With storytelling by Shan Bhatnagar, eminent Pichwai artist, designer, hotelier and historian.

Devyani Bhatnagar hosts bespoke dining experiences and cooking masterclasses at her residence, the celebrated Artists Mansion in Jaipur, is founder of the Rajasthani cloud kitchen My Kitchen Fables and co-creator of Laalee, a luxury boutique hotel in Jaipur that’s described by Conde Nast as “a marriage between art, culinary experiments and a love for the divine” .  

Once the preserve of scribes, courtiers, and cultured homes spread across Delhi, Awadh, Bengal, and beyond, the Kayastha culinary tradition blends intricate meat and vegetarian dishes, sophisticated layering of spices , and slow-cooked techniques like dum, bhuna, and dhungar.

Eminent Pichwai artist, designer, historian, and master storyteller Shan Bhatnagar will share captivating tales of the cuisine and its rich culinary heritage.

Menu Highlights

A Relish Platter of homemade chutneys and pickles from Rajasthan and UP.

Kababs that evoke courtly indulgence.

A unique ‘ Sookhi’ Dal, a Kayastha specialty.

Storied dishes like Mutton Pasanda and Zafrani Murgh that Kayastha kitchens are famous for.

Mangochi ki Sabji, Dahi Pakori, Bharwan Karela, Kathal ki Sabji - refined vegetarian classics

Served with Dosti Roti.

Sparkling wine at reception, Red and White Wines and cocktails with courses

DUM & DHUNGAR

Kayastha cuisine dinner by Chef Devyani Bhatnagar. With storytelling by artist Shan Bhatnagar.

7 course dinner with wines. Rs 3900 per person all inclusive.

August 22 & 23, 7:30 pm. Glenburn Penthouse, Kolkata.

Text +91 7044800150 for bookings