EDITORIAL
SAAL
MUBARAK
From the vibrant jewel adorned outfits and glittering fireworks
that light up our skies to the abundance of colourful handmade
sweets and feasts fit for royalty, there’s nothing quite as enchanting
as Diwali and New Year celebrations.
T
he five day festival marks
the Hindu New Year, with
millions around the world
celebrating new beginnings
and the triumph of good
over evil. We thereby thought there
was no better time to explore the
rich Indian culture and cuisine than
during the most significant holiday
on their calendar.
It is definitely no secret that
food plays an integral part in all
celebrations. With festivals come
traditions, and with Diwali comes
some of the most indulgent dishes
packing both flavour and history. This
month we invite some of our closest
friends and supporters of Yummy
to contribute their own recipes. The
result is possibly the most beautiful
recipe spread we’ve had to date from
page 26.
We then get acquainted with the
traditions behind the Festival of
Lights and true to Yummy, advise
you on the best spots to sample
authentic Indian cuisine in the city. If
you are after a Kenyan take on Indian
street food or are keen to embark on
an evening of Indian inspired fine
dining, we have plenty of options
from page 20.
Sweets take center stage during
the festivities and with so many to
choose from, we thought we would
help beginners with a guide to the
ultimate Diwali sweets. From creamy
decadent Barfi made with condensed
milk, sugar and assorted nuts to
sweet crispy Jalebi, there’s a bit of
everything to satiate your sweet
tooth. We also talk to renowned Chef
Sheally of Sarova who having grown
up in India, sure knows a lot about its
cuisine.
Finally you’ll be happy to know
that our Wine Chic, Annabel
Onyango, is back and fills us in on
how the wedding of the year went
down...wine, food, dress and all! This,
along with our new travel piece in
which Jewelry designer Ami Doshi
swaps city buzz for the luxury of
Olare Mara Kempinski, are each
beautiful reminders that we need
to step out of town and soak in our
surroundings as often as possible.
From all of us at Yummy Magazine
we wish you a very Happy Diwali. We
hope this edition will give you every
reason to partake in the festivities
and celebrate the rich heritage and
culture that comes with it.
Namaste
Michelle Slater,
General Manager.
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