Parsi Wedding Bhonu

-



Started the New Year with close friends sinfully feasting on Jamon Iberico,Foie Gras, Cheese-Grapes,Vindaloo and Pao while watching Salman Khan and his countdown on TV.I start this year's blog with the Parsi-Persian wedding I attended cos Parsi weddings are about fun and frolic and that's what I wish for you this year!



Our friends,the Afaghs,run the Persian Bakery and it was their grand daughter's wedding.Every Xmas they arrive with delicious rum soaked Christmas Cake,which my relatives hope I will share with them.This time,Mr and Mrs Finely Chopped had it.It was the best ever....I think Grandpa was really happy about the wedding so more love went into it and with that...rum :)


The wedding was held with both Parsi and Persian customs,at the Dadabhoy Agiary near Afghan Church,Colaba.The place was lit up with hundreds of lights ...and hundreds of diamonds on chiffon clad Parsi women :D




The music was Bollywood contemporary and had everyone wanting to shake a leg.The crowd had as many Parsis as non-Parsis


The caterer? The best....Godiwala!! Starters were served while people chatted and then it was time for the sit down meal.On one side were tables with silver thalis and I was quickly warned that the section was vegetarian.Grabbed my wits and moved over to the other side.


Then came waiters in an army and set out banana leaves on the tables to act as plates for us carnivores....probably the only veg thing there.


I got my Raspberry Soda...hahnjee!!




and Lagan Nu Achar....yum!!



and then came the man with the veg stuff,just in case some of us felt like going green.Don't tell my friends but I did and I loved it!
 Before I could have anymore,the nonveg trail began...Curried Chicken which was so tender,Raan,Saas Ni Maachhi and Prawns.Tried them all and then Pulao and Dal made its appearance.Not wanting to upset them,I tasted but really couldn't have more than a bite










So while Paan and Kulfi were being served,I headed to the dance area where some of the groom's gorgeous Persian relatives sportingly bellydanced in their shararas,enthralling everyone.Some kids danced to the latest chartbusters including a tiny tot who melted everyone's hearts



Then there was Cake Cutting by the lovely newly wed couple.Here's wishing them a lifetime for happiness and much love and luck to you too!!! Happy 2014!!




Here's a link to Finely Chopped's interesting account on Parsi Wedding Food...click here



Comments

Kshitij Shah said…
That is a serious amount of delicious food
January 21, 2014 at 5:00 PM
aditi said…
Great Post! can you share where you get the rum soaked cake from?
December 2, 2014 at 6:34 AM
Sassy Fork said…
Thanks Aditi.....it's from Persian Bakery at Parel but they make it for family and friends at Xmastime
December 2, 2014 at 7:41 AM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A Banana Leaf Lunch

-
Image
Our friends Radhika and Bala held a housewarming ceremony and to celebrate it they had a traditional Tamilian Brahmin Banana Leaf lunch in a hall opposite their home.Radhika is a Palakkad Iyer ...a sect of Tamilians who moved to Palghat,Kerala and are known for their intelligence We sat on chairs (some places, one has to sit on the floor) in a line...termed "pangat" in Marathi. The waiters trooped in with pans and buckets with dishes I had never laid my eyes on. At first we had to clean the banana leaf which had been splashed with water.Then the waiters put pickles and chutneys on the left along with a gram flour pattice(which I skipped).The selection of vegetables were astounding.....Pachadi made of cucumbers and curds,Pineapple Vegetable (stellar with its sweetness tempered with mustard seeds),Kootu made like a thick Kadi having chickpeas, Olan with pumpkin and coconut ,Pullisery with banana and Aviyal with vegetables and coconut.Papad was served as a veritable accessory. A
Read more

Food at a Baarsa...A Maharashtrian Naming Ceremony

-
Image
Today we had the naming ceremony of my grand-nephew...one rarely gets to see such functions so was mighty thrilled when I heard about it.A time to connect with cousins is always welcome The parents of the baby Vikrant and Rakhi glowed with joy.Their parents and grandparents were in attendance at the Kohinoor Hall at Prabhadevi.The priest chanted mantras.Then everyone went unto the great-grandmother (Panji)and showed their respect and took her blessings.We showered the baby and her with flowers and she in return showered the baby with tiny gold flowers.Then the aunt went and announced the baby's name....Arjun!! The grandmother then read out a note which was supposed to have been conveyed to her by Arjun in which he declares the good quality of each of his relatives that he hopes to inherit...lovely! This was followed by a typical Maharashtrian lunch... Khamang Kakdi or Cold Cucumber and Yoghurt Salad which was oh so refreshing Bhajjis of potato,chillies
Read more

The Malcolm Baug Parsi Pop-Up

-
Image
Had a fascinating time at Malcolm Baug,Jogeshwari,thanks to the invitation of my friend Perzen Darukhanawala Patel (also known as Bawi Bride ) at the lovely Jer Villa. Baugs are colonies set up by Parsis,mainly the N.M. Wadia Trust and this one is so named as it was bought from an Englishman named Malcolm.This was earlier a hunting ground.We were privy to these lovely stories, thanks to the presence of our friends and archaeologists Kurush and Rhea Mitra Dalal.Malcolm Baug has been developed like a hill station and has quaint bungalows with lovely gardens. Baugs were set up for needy Parsis by Bai Jerbai Wadia and her sons.Others include Cusrow Baug,Navroz Baug,Rustom Baug,Jer Baug and Ness Baug which are gated communities that have buildings and gardens.A nominal rent is collected but the upkeep is undertaken by the trust. Arrived there with my lovely food blogger friend Romi,her humorous hubbie Gaurav (actor,anchor and of the radio station Fever) and India Food Network
Read more