{"id":58821,"date":"2025-07-18T17:49:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/ishaara-brings-back-undivided-punjab-menu-by-chef-sherry-mehta-in-mumbai\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T17:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T12:19:33","slug":"ishaara-brings-back-undivided-punjab-menu-by-chef-sherry-mehta-in-mumbai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/ishaara-brings-back-undivided-punjab-menu-by-chef-sherry-mehta-in-mumbai\/","title":{"rendered":"Ishaara Brings Back Undivided Punjab Menu by Chef Sherry Mehta in Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18: <\/strong>Ishaara, a restaurant known for its authentic Indian cuisine, brings back the much-loved\u00a0<em>Undivided Punjab<\/em>\u00a0pop-up menu to Mumbai.\u00a0\u00a0After winning hearts in Pune, Bangalore, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad, this special menu, a tribute to the rich, pre-partition food traditions of Punjab,\u00a0\u00a0makes its final stop at Ishaara, Palladium Mall, starting 16th July 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Curated by Chef Sherry Mehta and inspired by a candid conversation with Bellona Hospitality\u2019s MD, Prashant Issar, the menu was born from a shared nostalgia. As they reminisced about their Punjabi roots, they realized how many traditional dishes had faded from memory. This sparked the idea to revive those long-lost recipes and celebrate the rich, cross-cultural heritage of Punjab.<\/p>\n<p><em>The undivided Punjab menu<\/em>\u00a0brings to life forgotten flavours from the kitchens of pre-partition cities like Lahore, Amritsar, and Rawalpindi. The dishes include authentic curries, pulav, kebabs, and breads from before the tandoor as we know it. Influenced by Greek, Persian, Moorish, and British cuisines, these dishes tell stories of a Punjab that once knew no borders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prashant Issar, Managing Director of Bellona Hospitality,<\/strong>\u00a0shared,\u00a0<em>\u201cUndivided Punjab began as a deeply personal idea, a nostalgic conversation about lost recipes and fading culinary memories. To see it resonate with people across cities has been incredibly moving. This is the final showcase in Mumbai, an ode to the recipes long lost in time across the borders.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis journey has been deeply personal. With every dish, I\u2019ve tried to honour the forgotten kitchens and stories of a land that once thrived in unity. Undivided Punjab is more than a menu; it\u2019s a memory, a legacy, and a tribute to generations before us. Bringing it to Mumbai one last time feels like coming home<\/em><em>,<\/em>\u201d says\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agirlfromthehills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Chef Sherry Mehta<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nBack in Mumbai for its final run, this pop-up menu brings back forgotten recipes crafted with age-old techniques, slow-cooked in clay pots, seasoned with hand-ground spices, and made using local ingredients. Hosted at Ishaara, an award-winning restaurant recognized by the Times Food &amp; Nightlife Awards and NDTV, this is a last chance to experience the flavours that have captured hearts across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Bellona Hospitality<\/strong>\u00a0:<br \/>\nBellona Hospitality, a subsidiary of The Phoenix Mills Ltd., operates 39 restaurants across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow. Founded in 2014 and based in Mumbai, it offers nine distinct brands, including Ishaara, Dobaraa, and Caff\u00e9 Allora. Focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality, it delivers exceptional dining with curated ambiance and expert-crafted beverages.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/phoenixpalladium.com\/dine\/Ishaara\/420\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/phoenixpalladium.com\/dine\/Ishaara\/420<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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