As truffles get more popular over the years, many Mumbai chefs are experimenting with them in their food in not only world cuisine but also Indian cuisine. They shed light on the growing popularity of the gourmet ingredient not only in restaurants and hotels but also in home cooking. With World Fungus Day on October 5, what better way to know more?
While chef Alessandro Piso at Romano’s, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, makes an Angnelo e Tartufo, chef Sarfaraz Ahmed uses truffle to make a Scallop Wellington. Photos Courtesy: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar/Tresind Mumbai
Key Highlights
- Truffle is a rare, edible fungus that grows underground that is popularly used in cooking
- In Mumbai, it is used in food in different forms like oil, butter, honey and even shavings
- While it was popularly used in global cuisine earlier, it is now appearing in Indian food
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