Spring Feast at Babur

To mark the Hindu ‘Festival of Colours, Love and Spring’, Babur in south-east London is presenting a one-night-only celebration on Wednesday, 4th March with a five-course tasting menu from Executive Chef Jiwan Lal, with live entertainment from Absolute Bollywood,

Holi traditionally celebrates renewal, abundance, and the arrival of spring. At Babur, that sense of brightness and optimism is to be expressed through “bold seasonal ingredients, layered spice and vivid presentation.”

The menu opens with a vibrant Mango & Avocado Chaat amuse-bouche: ripe Alphonso mango and avocado dressed in spiced citrus and scattered with glistening pomegranate pearls, a fresh, jewel-toned introduction.

First course, Chunkandri Dahi Bhalla, “brings softness and tang in equal measure.” Lentil and beetroot dumplings are soaked in chilled yoghurt, finished with tamarind gel, roasted cumin dust and delicate beetroot crisps, “playful, textural and visually striking.”

From the charcoal grill, Banarasi Chicken Tikka follows – chicken marinated with pan leaves and saffron yoghurt, flame-kissed and served with mint sauce. Smoky, aromatic and deeply comforting.

The fourth course reimagines a festive classic. Fish Chokha Gujiya pairs smoked fish with roasted aubergine and tomato, encased in crisp filo pastry, a contemporary interpretation of a celebratory staple.

At the heart of the feast sits Pulled Lamb Khichdi: slow-braised lamb folded through lentils and rice, enriched with pure desi ghee and sharpened with pickled shallots. Comforting yet celebratory, it speaks to the communal spirit at the core of Holi.

To finish, Moringa Jalebi with Saffron Rabdi provides a striking finale: moringa-infused jalebi paired with reduced saffron milk, balancing sweetness, warmth and indulgence.

Throughout the evening, Bollywood Vibes dance troupe, will bring rhythm and movement to the restaurant

£70per person with an additional £30 for wine pairings.

 babur.info/reservations