ITC Kohenur’s Golconda Pavilion is hosting a three-day Kodava Food Festival from June 30 to July 2, the hotel announced Monday. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and features a curated menu celebrating the traditional cuisine of Karnataka’s Kodagu region.
The festival menu offers guests authentic Kodava dishes including Balekai Barthad, which consists of shallow-fried raw plantains; Nallamalu Erchi, the region’s signature lamb pepper fry; Meen Barthad, crisp fried fish; and Koli Barthad, spicy pan-fried chicken. Additional preparations include Ograne Itte Kadambutt, a stir-fried rice dumpling with vegetables, and Bollary Barthad, made from golden-fried yellow cucumber.
Complementing the main courses are traditional accompaniments and seasonal specialties such as Chorange Pajji, Thenge Pajji, Baimbale Curry, Kaad Mange, and Tarkari Pulav. Hotel officials described the event as an immersive opportunity to explore the bold and aromatic palette of Kodava cuisine, emphasizing bold spices and fresh regional ingredients.
Golconda Pavilion, known for its elegant setting and diverse culinary offerings, has designed this festival to highlight lesser-known yet culturally rich dishes within India’s gastronomic landscape.
To reserve a table or for further information, guests can contact +91 79955 59223. Culinary enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and enjoy the opportunity to sample these regional delicacies.
The Kodava Food Festival exemplifies Golconda Pavilion’s commitment to celebrating regional diversity through food. The event continues until July 2 and has been posted on the hotel’s social media channels and food partner platforms as part of its summer culinary programming.
Guests at the festival can look forward to nightly seatings from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with the full range of Kodava specialties prepared by the hotel’s culinary team . This allows Hyderabad residents and visitors to develop a deeper appreciation for regional Indian flavors in a refined dining context.
The Golconda Pavilion food festival series has previously explored other regional cuisines from across India. This Kodava edition is its latest installment, continuing the venue’s trend of spotlighting India’s diverse culinary heritage .
With Hyderabad becoming a culinary destination celebrated for its varied food festivals, this Kodava event adds to the city’s expanding food landscape offering guests an authentic regional experience at a luxury hotel.
