Come January and the annual harvest festivals, be it – Lohri, Makar Sankranti or Bihu – spark a sense of brotherhood and togetherness. Great food is synchronous to these festivities. The aromatic flavours of the season fuse with the essence of culture, you know it's time to slip into a festive mood once again!
However, the ongoing covid situation in the country specifically in the capital might have muted down the occasional movement. But the restaurants are determined to celebrate the festivals in full pomp with door-step safety delivery. So, shrug off the winter chill with these delightful food hampers for the festival.
1. Khoya Mithai
The winter season and the festival of Lohri call for some warm and snug desserts such as besan barfi, ladoos, pinnis, and panjiri, which are all age-old comfort mithais. Delhi’s scrumptious luxury mithai brand, Khoya Mithai has a special Lohri box with those classic four mithais, all made fresh and hand-rolled.
Call at +919910096940 for delivery within Delhi NCR
2. Taj Palace, New Delhi
Taj Palace, New Delhi has come up with both a special Makar Sankranti and Lohri festive menu. The Makar Sankranti one features til laddus, maghi ki khichdi, saag kofta and more. For those looking at rustic North Indian fare for Lohri, one can order in an array of delicacies from its menu from kebabs and curries to biryanis and more offered by its gourmet delivery service, Qmin.
Available from January 13-17, 2022. To place an order, download the Qmin App, available on the Play Store / App Store or call 1800 266 7647.
3. Comorin Gurugram
No festival is complete without having Kheer! And chiraunji makhana kheer is a must-have during Lohri. Available for both dine-in and delivery on 13th January only, Gurgaon’s Comorin lets you celebrate this harvest galore with this statement dessert with salted caramel popcorn.
Call at 0124 4984224 for delivery
4. The Connaught, New Delhi, IHCL seleQtions
The Qmin shop at The Connaught has also come up with Lohri hampers. The artfully curated and crafted hampers come with a variety of options – multi millet upma, buckwheat pancake mix, Himalayan chamomile tea, and much more. You can even craft hampers on your own.
For more information, call: +91-11-61467000
5. Bhawan Delhi
Bhawan is now delivering special festive mithai boxes to your doorstep in Delhi NCR. These boxes of varying quantities have sesame-crusted mawa laddoo, Malabar cocoa laddoo, sesame and saffron mawa roll and popped amaranth, cranberry, and jaggery laddoo.
To order, contact +91 8178539537 or visit bhawandelhi.com
6. The Claridges New Delhi
The Claridges New Delhi brings some authentic, popular Lohri recipes prepared by Head Chef Mahavir Singh and renowned guest Chef Sweety Singh, showcasing a range of regional preparations consisting of signature dishes such as tikkas and seekh kababs, pindi choley, missi roti, badam kesri kheer, khajur da halwa, etc. have curated a special menu for the occasion.
Available for delivery and takeaway through TiffinbyClaridges. Order online here.
7. Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Taj Mahal, New Delhi has curated five Lohri hampers with a multitude of options like festive gud ki gajak, organic revdi, roasted whole groundnuts, cheesy makhana, Taj signature filter coffee, etc. elegantly packed in a handcrafted designer basket.
For more information and delivery, contact at +918800414970
Note: In view of the current Covid-19 situation, please adhere to the guidelines and contact the places for more information.