▶ Watch: our Jain Diwali lunch for 150Behind the scenes at the Hindu Jain Temple
We have done it
150 guestsA full Jain Diwali lunch, Nov 7, 2026
We cooked a full Jain Diwali lunch for 150 guests at the Hindu Jain Temple. Every dish had no onion, no garlic and no root vegetables. Watch the video to see the food and the day.
The Jain menu we cooked
Jain dishes your guests will love
This is the menu from our 150-guest Jain lunch. We plan your menu with you on the phone.
- Chickpea & corn chaat
Chickpeas and sweet corn, tossed as a fresh chaat.
- Jain pakoras with chutney
Crispy pakoras made the Jain way: no onion, no potato.
- Gatte ka saag
Soft besan (gram flour) dumplings in a yogurt curry.
- Urad chana dal
Urad and chana lentils, slow cooked.
- Jain kala chana
Black chickpea curry, made without onion or garlic.
- Jain mix veg
Bottle gourd, beans and corn: no potato or carrot.
- Matar pulao
Basmati rice cooked with green peas.
- Papad & chai
Crispy papad and hot masala chai for your guests.
Our Jain promise
How we cook your Jain food
- No onion, no garlicNone at all in your Jain food.
- No potatoes or root vegetablesNo potato, carrot or other root vegetables.
- Cleaned pots, fresh oilYour Jain food is cooked in cleaned pots with fresh oil.
- Licensed kitchenCooked in a licensed commercial kitchen under our Allegheny County Health Department permit. Food safety.
Cooked by Nannu
Tastes like home, not restaurant food.
Every dish is Delhi home-style cooking by Nannu (Aanchal Verma). We start early on the morning of your event in our licensed kitchen in North Braddock, so your food arrives fresh and hot.
Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4
How to book
- Call or text usTell us your date, guest count and that you need Jain food.
- We plan the menuTogether, on the phone. We tell you honestly how much food you need.
- Written quoteBy email or text, tray by tray. A 50% deposit books your date.
- We deliver earlyHot and ready to serve.
Please book at least 5 days ahead. Need it sooner? Call 412-660-9474 and ask. We may be able to do a rush order, and a rush order may cost extra.
Questions
What does Jain food mean at Nannu's Kitchen?
No onion, no garlic, no potatoes and no other root vegetables. We cook your Jain food in cleaned pots with fresh oil.
Have you cooked a Jain event before?
Yes. On November 7, 2026 we cooked a full Jain Diwali lunch for 150 guests at the Hindu Jain Temple.
How much notice do you need?
Please call at least 5 days before your event. Need it sooner? Call 412-660-9474 and ask: we may be able to do a rush order, and a rush order may cost extra.
How much does it cost?
It depends on your menu and guest count, so we quote by phone at 412-660-9474. You then get a written quote, tray by tray. A 50% deposit books your date and the rest is due before the event.
Planning a Jain event?
Call or text us with your date and guest count.
Allergy? Please tell us on the phone before you book: our dishes may contain or come into contact with the 9 major allergens, and we cook in one shared kitchen. Allergy notice.