David Beckham, legendary Manchester United player and former England football captain, is in India for three days as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. He was present to witness the India vs. New Zealand semi-final match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. On November 15, actress Sonam Kapoor and her husband, Anand Ahuja, hosted a welcome party for the football icon in Mumbai. It was a glitzy affair and we were highly intrigued by what was served at the grand party. So, we did a little digging and found out what was served at this dinner party.
The Kapoors Hosted Dinner Party For David Beckham With A Specially Curated Menu From Indian Accent Mumbai
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja served David Beckham (and the whole Tinseltown) a plethora of dishes from Indian cuisine to give him a taste of Indian food. This delicious menu was curated exclusively by the Indian Accent Mumbai and had all the crowd faves. Right from canapes to Street food faves to cold buffets and signature dishes, the specially curated menu for the welcome party looks exciting. It is no surprise the Kapoors and Ahujas picked them. Moreover, ever since its Mumbai debut, Indian Accent Mumbai (inside NMAAC) has become the talk of the town. Many celebrities are seen dining there and praising its food. So, it seems but of course a natural choice to introduce David and his entourage to Indian food.
What’s On The Menu?
Beckham freed from fish and chips,and realised what real food is !! pic.twitter.com/dZ3FeuPO5T
— Tarun (@tmb748) November 17, 2023
Sharing it exclusively with the Curly Tales Team, the Indian Accent Mumbai Team has the following menu:
Canapés
- Traditional Butter Chicken, Kasuri Methi Tart
- Panko-crusted Amritsari Fish, Coriander Chutney
- Gunpowder & Curry Leaf Prawns, Gongura Pickle
- Dal Gosht, crispy lentils
- Fig and Goat Cheese Samosa, Barberry Chutney
- Blue Cheese Naan
- Baked paneer pinwheel, coriander pesto
- Dahi Sev Batata Poori, wasabi green peas
Cold Buffet
- Golden Corn, Masala Moth, and Cherry Tomato
- Baked Beet, Dill Raita, Orange, Bengal Mustard Dressing
- Anar and Avocado Raita
- Tasting Papads of India
From the Streets of India (live counter)
- Potato Sphere Chaat, white pea mash, kachalu
- Burrata chaat, lotus root papdi, mustard tomato jam
- Ash-roasted Shakarkandi, tamarind, and water chestnut
Seafood Station (live counter)
- Lobster XO Balchao, kaffir lime pao
- Kanyakumari crab, butter, and Koshihikari rice
- John Dory, Kerela Moilee, curry leaves
Lamb Station (live)
- Lagan Ke Raan (baby lamb legs, slow-cooked in an Indian copper vessel, ”lagan”; served with green chilli and ginger julienne; wood oven saffron bakarkhani)
Dal Moradabadi (live)
(served with black pepper nimki)
Buffet (sides)
- Chicken Tikka Meatballs, Flame Roasted Tomatoes, and Makhani
- Paneer and Pine Nut Kofta, Butternut Squash Curry, Goji Berry
- Green Jackfruit and Almond Nihari
- Seasonal saag, dill leaf tadka, and feta crumble
- Baby potatoes, Himalayan wild mustard
- Kashmiri Morel Pulao
Indian Accent Kulchas (live)
- Wild mushroom kulcha, truffle oil
- Butter Chicken Kulcha, fenugreek butter
- Traditional Indian breads
Dessert
- Daulat Ki Chaat, rose petal chikki, and golden nuts
- Warm Doda Burfi Treacle Tart, vanilla bean ice cream
- Pistachio Chandrakala, lachaa rabri, white chocolate
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It Was A Star-Studded Affair!
The party hosted on November 15 was a complete star-studded affair, with many known Bollywood celebrities gracing it with their presence. The list includes names like Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Shibani Bedi, and more.
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Anand Ahuja, in the meantime, posted a few more party photos. Also, the party’s atmosphere was wonderfully captured in the photos, as guests can be seen mingling with the featured player. Anil Kapoor and David Beckham may be seen shaking hands in one of the photos.
In another, Sonam is seen standing in front of a food counter with David Beckham, displaying Indian cuisine. Sonam, David Beckham, and Farhan Akhtar are seen grinning together in another candid pic. David Beckham has a bit of garland attached to his wrist.
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David Beckham Meets Sachin Tendulkar
Additionally, he was also present in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday for the World Cup cricket semi-final between India and New Zealand.
Brimming with greatness 😍#CWC23 #BeAChampion pic.twitter.com/b29RaFwXhR
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 15, 2023
Prior to kickoff, the former Real Madrid player engaged with Virat Kohli and was spotted with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The ICC Cricket World Cup posted a few images of Beckham on X(formerly Twitter). The 48-year-old is seen conversing with Kohli in one picture, and in another, he is walking on the ground with Tendulkar while a football is at his feet.
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Coming back to the party, what do you think of this lavish spread? Well, we can’t get enough of it reading already, so imagine being there devouring it all?!
Cover Image Courtesy: @sonamkapoor/Instagram
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