As part of the Third I Festival — a month-long celebration of storytelling, culture and connection - chefs Ahana Dutt and Helly Raichura (Enter Via Laundry, Melbourne) come together for a collaboration dinner celebrating the richness of India’s festival season. The dinner will showcase a menu that draws upon bold flavours, thoughtful techniques and heritage. Each course will be a dialogue between the chefs’ distinct culinary journeys, offering dishes that honour heritage while embracing innovation. This one-night-only experience promises to be a luminous celebration of food, culture and the joy of gathering.

The night will also mark a special moment for Helly Raichura as she showcases her new book in Sydney- 'The Food of Bharat: A chef’s journey through India's rich culinary history.’

Seats are strictly limited for this intimate evening of storytelling through flavour.

Author of The food of Bharat

A cookbook like no other, The Food of Bharat is a deep dive into India's culinary history, exploring how Indian cuisine has evolved from the earliest times to the modern day. Chef Helly Raichura, founder of popular Melbourne restaurant Enter Via Laundry, illuminates historical insights with delicious recipes from across regional India.

From the importance of ghee to the adopted flavours of tomato and chilli, Helly shows a different side to the foods of India – and challenges the idea of what Indian cuisine is. Bharat is the oldest-known name of the subcontinent we now call India, and The Food of Bharat charts a course through thousands of years of culinary history. The 68 recipes include Marron head rassam, Abalone with tomato and lemon gum broth, and Helly's famous 'I am not pasta' dish, Khandavi.

In The Food of Bharat, India's diverse cultures, cuisines and people are brought to life through colourful photographs and Helly's incredible recipes, which marry authentic techniques with native and seasonal Australian produce.

Pre-purchase the book for collection on the night.

This event is supported by the City of Sydney, helping us create connection through food and culture.