For Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, Sophiencafé again had tea and sweets by candle-light. Ina von Jeinsen’s rangoli fascinated us throughout the evening.
- Besan Laddu (chickpea flour made into something sweet and addictive)
- Halwa with carrots and beetroot
- Halwa of mung beans
- Sandhesh with lychees
- Dahi Chawal (Rice with yoghurt and appetizing spices)
- Salad of cucumbers, peanuts and coriander with black salt
- Bombay Mixture
- Different pickles
- Masala Chai (spicy tea with milk)