23 September,2016 08:26 AM IST | | Joanna Lobo
Indian mithai is being dressed up, deconstructed and paired with unusual partners to give dishes with familiar flavours, a new twist
Gulkhand Muffin
The mawa muffin gets a rosy glow with a sweet and gooey gulkhand stuffing.
At: Genuine Broaster Chicken, Tirupati Tower, opposite Thakkar Sweets, Andheri (W).
Call: 8291002847
Cost: 159
Firni Crembrulee
This is an Indian twist to the classic French dessert where flavours of vanilla-infused rice custard are paired with crispy, burnt sugar.
At: Glocal Junction, Morya Bluemoon, New Link Road, Andheri (W).
Call: 9022631999
Cost: 200
The Pista Jam Pie
The traditional gulab jamun is baked in a layer of rabdi-anglaise and served as a pie. It is accompanied by salted toffee ice cream.
At: Cafe Haqq Se, Century Mills Compound, Lower Parel.
Call: 69520000
Cost: 316
Coffee Rasgulla
The syrupy dessert gets a hit of bitter coffee and comes served with salted caramel ice cream and crunchy bits of peanut chikki.
At: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel.
Call: 49666666
Cost: 350
Saffron & Marigold Macaron
Patissier Toshin Shetty's version of shrikhand, a favourite during the festive season of Diwali, takes the form of a macaron, merging his love for Indian and French desserts. The macaron has marigold and a saffron-infused white chocolate and cream cheese ganache.
At: Toshin's, 1st Floor, Ivy Restaurant and Banquets, Amar Mahal, Chembur (W).
Call: 67982298
Cost: 90
Chocolate Golgappas
The street snack gets a sweet twist with the addition of chocolate and coconut, stuffed with salted candied peanuts and kiwis. The âpaani' here is a vanilla shake.
At: Goila Butter chicken, Sai Kanwal Complex, near DN Nagar Metro Station, JP road, Andheri (W).
Log on to: www.goilabutterchicken.com
Cost: 125
Deconstructed Rabdi Mousse with Motichoor Laddoo
This Diwali, treat your taste buds to a sweet that sees a traditional mithai paired with complementing textures and flavours. This deconstructed dessert has a rabdi mousse with Ferrero Rocher coated with a motichoor laddoo, and an almond nougatine.
From: October 20 to November 5
At: The Sassy Spoon, Nariman Point and Bandra outlets
Call: 8655555555 (Bandra)
Cost: 365
Grilled Barfi with Creme Anglaise and Cookie Crush
This Indian-French sweet has a barfi made of khoya and dry fruits, grilled and then served on a bed of creme anglaise made using condensed milk, eggs and sugar, and accompanied by a dark chocolate cookie crumble. This can also be had with vanilla ice cream.
At: Jeon eatery, ground floor, Sea Princess Hotel, Juhu Tara Road.
Call: 26469500
Cost: 450
