Bengaluru Cafe’s Temple Thali – A Ganesh Festival Feast with an Elephant’s Whisper

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Aug 18
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Ganesh Chaturthi transcends being just a festival; it embodies a celebration of tradition, devotion, and flavors reminiscent of prasadam from the temple. At Bengaluru Cafe, Fairfax, we bring this sacred taste to your table with our Temple Thali, available Aug 22 – 25, 11 AM – 3 PM.

Temple Thali on This Ganesh Festival at Bengaluru Cafe

🌿 What’s on the Temple Thali?

A sattvic-style feast, crafted without onion or garlic, embodying the warmth of home and temple traditions:

🍬 Karjikayi – sweet festive dumplings, essential for Ganesha

🍯 Jaggery Kesari Bath – melt-in-the-mouth sheera with jaggery

🥞 Butter Masala Dosa – crispy, golden, and soul-satisfying

🍋 Puliyogere – temple-style tamarind rice, tangy and divine

🌱 Peas Pulav – fragrant, delicate, and festival-perfect

🥛 Curd Rice – comfort in every spoonful, cooling and light

🫘 Ambode – crunchy lentil fritters, festival favorite

🥬 Cashew Beans Palya – wholesome, nutty stir-fry

🥒 Pickles – tangy bite of tradition

🍘 Papad – the perfect crispy crunch to finish

Each dish is selected not just for its taste but for its significance in our festival traditions, evoking memories of temple offerings and Ganesha’s appreciation for balance and simplicity.

🐘 The Elephant’s Whisper

Much like the elephant's strong yet gentle nature, this thali focuses on balance, sattvic nourishment, and flavors that subtly resonate with the soul, rather than overpowering spice. Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is honored through cuisine that both blesses and satisfies.