For many Indians living abroad, Diwali is as much about the flavours of home as it is about lights and celebrations. Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s Diwali lunch in New York beautifully captured that sentiment, a feast of nostalgia, warmth, and festive indulgence.
Hosted by Priyanka in collaboration with Chef PriaVanda Chouhan of Desi Galli, the luncheon was a joyful celebration of Indian cuisine with a modern twist. The star’s menu brought together crowd-pleasing street food favourites and comforting home-style dishes, all curated to appeal to both adults and children.
The meal began with a tempting array of starters, Mini Kathi Rolls, Chicken Nuggets with Desi Dip, Bombay Sandwiches oozing with melted cheese, Masala Fries, Papdi Chaat, Bhel Puri, and Chilli Paneer Bites. Each dish offered a bi