Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Kathputli with Rajasthani Folk charm of ‘Barmer Boys’

December 22, 2014
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Indulge in harmonic blend of Sufi
and Rajashani folk music with a royal treatment and a hint of rustic charm at
Kathputli restaurant. This New Year’s Eve, Kathputli restaurant is hosting a
magical evening for all the lovers of Rajasthani music and food.

Enjoy the
tunes of the dunes with a breathtaking performance by The Barmer Boys, led by
Manga ‘Mangey’ Khan (vocals, harmonium) with the twin percussive punch of Rais
Khan (morchang, bhapang, khartaal, beat-boxing) and Tarif Khan (dholak).

Witness high energy tracks with thrilling jugalbandis, get enthralled by the
sounds of folk instruments such as the khartaal, bhapang and morchang, and have
Mangey’s powerful, soaring voice usher in the New Year, while relishing on a
lip-smacking array of vegetarian delights – Rajasthani Khichdi, daal baati
churma, gatta curry, Gujarati Kadi, palak thepla, chawal ki kheer and moong dal
halwa.

What- RAJASTHANI FOLK
WITH SUFI INSPIRATION
When- Wednesday, 31st December
2014
Where- Kathputli, 35,
Defence Colony Market, New Delhi, India​
Timings-
EARLY SHOW: 8:30pm-9:15pm
LATE SHOW: 10:30pm-midnight
Entry /charges- 
Rs 1300/person, includes buffet
dinner (For early show)
Rs 2000/person, includes buffet
dinner (For late show)
Contact/Reservations:  
011-4666-1200; 9810052471
Email: amarrassrecords@gmail.com
About Barmer Boys:
 
Stars of MTV Coke
Studio Season 3 and barely in their 30’s, the Barmer Boys carry forward the
centuries-old musical tradition of the Manganiyars and are leading examples of
Rajasthani folk and Sufi music. The band’s versatility of styles and bubbling
energy infuses each performance – from soulful Sufi kalaams to uplifting
wedding and celebratory songs, to boisterous jams with beat-boxing.
Their debut
album “At Home: Barmer Boys” was released in Dec 2012 on Amarrass
Records. The group formed in 2011, and have since performed with a host of
world renowned artists including Vieux Farka Toure, Bombino, BaBa ZuLa, Madou
Sidiki Diabate, Rupa and the April Fishes, and The Gypsy All-Stars. They have
performed across India at the Amarrass Desert Music Festival (2011, 2012), The
Elders Conference, Escape Festival, Bhakti Samaroh and more. 2014 has been an
exciting year for the Barmer Boys with the success of their ‘Zordaar’ debut
coast-to-coast US tour, a showcase at the Borneo World Music Expo (June 14),
featured at Roskilde Festival in Denmark (July 3), and at NH7 Weekender Delhi.
Kathputli-

Kathputli Restaurant is a one
stop destination for authentic Marwari T​hali that
offers a fabulous variety of mouthwatering dishes​, served  in a warm & traditional manner. A good bet
for relishing Pure Vegetarian Marwari Thali,‘Kathputli’ is a recently opened
specialty restaurant located in Defence Colony, New Delhi. Kathputli
aims to mirror the beautiful Indian culture in terms of food, service and ambience;
the tastefully hand crafted interiors highlight warm and traditional
hospitality. The instrumental background music at Kathputli restaurant has a
calming and soothing effect.

A traditional Thali at Kathputli
comprises of lip-smacking and scrumptious delicacies like​– ​Sabut mirchi pakoda, Daal Panchmel, ​Gatta curry, Daal Baati Choorma, Paatra, Khandvi, Sookhi Gobhi Shaak,
Daal Gujarati, Methi Thepla and Marwari Kadhi etc. which will surely be savored
by all.​ Relished and loved by people of all
ages, Marwari cuisine has unique flavors which are reflected in curries
complemented with savory sweets and snacks cooked in pure ghee to bring out its
mouth watering aroma. At Kathputli, the food is always freshly prepared where
spices and ghee are used with caution and the Thali is designed in a way that
is wholesome as well as healthy. Food is served in a handcrafted German Silver
thali, befitting the royal guest that you are and is a sampling of the typical
Indian platter. The all-you-can-eat menu includes our signature welcome drinks,
starters, main course and dessert. The menu at Kathputli changes every week and
the emphasis is on serving seasonal varieties.

At Kathputli, the​ Marwari Thali is prepared by professional and experienced Maharajs
using some of the best hand-picked ingredients to bring out the
authentic and succulent flavors of the dishes. The servers, most of whom hail
from Rajasthan & Gujarat are attired in traditional Indian clothes &
are ever-eager to serve and delight you.
In all, Kathputli aims to be a
one of its kind No Onion No Garlic Family Restaurant.
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