Cannes Film Festival 2024: A Culinary Delight at Bharat Parv

The Cannes Film Festival is making headlines since its grand opening on May 14, 2024. This year, there's an extra reason for Indians to celebrate: the introduction of 'Bharat Parv' at the festival. This pavilion is designed to engage the Indian film community with various activities and highlights an exquisite food menu curated by Chef Varun Totlani.

A Feast for the Senses

Bharat Parv promises not just fashion and films but also a delightful culinary experience. The menu offers a diverse range of drinks and dishes from both South and North India, showcasing the rich flavors of Indian cuisine.

Starters

Puranpoli Tart: A sweet tart inspired by the traditional Maharashtrian puranpoli.
Laal Maas Apo: A unique twist on the spicy Rajasthani mutton dish.
Prawn Ver Masala Tart: A seafood tart with a flavorful masala twist.

Main Course

Uttarakhand Style Mushroom Bhutwa: Mushrooms cooked in a traditional Uttarakhand style, served with potato foam.
Koli Masala and Goda Masala: Spicy and aromatic masala dishes.
Asparagus and Butternut Squash Moilee: A vegetable dish with turmeric-infused coconut milk.
Khad Turbot and Khad Sweet Potato with Malabar Paratha: Turbot fish and sweet potato, served with the flaky Malabar paratha.
Black Garlic Pulao with Fresh Toor Daal and Lamb: A fragrant rice dish with lentils and lamb.

Dinner Specials

Ponkha and Charred Corn Chaat: A refreshing chaat made with sorghum and corn.
Jicama and Coconut Malai Momo: Soft momos with a creamy coconut filling, served with passion fruit thukpa.

Desserts

Cacao Delight: A fruity sweet dish that celebrates the cacao farms of South India.

Drinks

The bar menu is equally impressive, offering unique Indian twists on classic cocktails:

Whisky with Mint, Vanilla Soda, and Mahabaleshwar Strawberries: A refreshing whisky cocktail.
Bollywood Margarita: A spicy margarita with agave, curry leaves, mango, green chili, and Bombay spice mix.
Buransh Hi-Ball: A gin-based drink with rhododendron nectar, lime, and soda.
Old Fashioned with Himalayan Multiflora Honey: A classic cocktail sweetened with honey from the Himalayas.
Irish Cream with Cold Brew Coffee: A coffee cocktail with cocoa and whipped cream for a caffeine kick.

A Celebration of Indian Cuisine

Bharat Parv at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 is a culinary celebration that brings the diverse flavors of India to an international audience. With Chef Varun Totlani’s expertly curated menu, attendees can savor a taste of India while enjoying the glamour and excitement of one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals.