Mumbai Food: How to eat healthy in 2019

So the last fortnight has been harsh on your system You went overboard tucking into Christmas goodies and donrsquot remember how many drinks you downed on New Yearrsquos Eve The resolution list is still fresh on your mind and you are perhaps wondering how to begin ticking it offFor this the wall frames at Protein House on Hill Road are a good place to start Train your mind to crave healthy food Junk food satisfied you for a minute health food satisfied you for life motivation comes in many frame sizes wersquod sayHarissa chicken skewersThis is our second visit here and wersquove invited Devansh Jhaveri who goes by the name Mafia Chef and is known for his specialty sauces including mango bhut jolokia to share a meal with us And also because he has lost 45 kg in 16 months with a keto diet Keto is a highfat clean fats only mediumprotein and very lowcarb way of eating Itrsquos a lifestyle and not a diet he says looking at the menu For a vegetarian on a keto diet therersquos more than paneerPeanut butter pancakeThe 20seater is empty when we walk in and our server recommends basil pinacolada Rs 249 which comes in a smoothie consistency a perfect balance of fragrant basil and fresh pineapple blended in almond milk From the protein concoctions section we order watermelon beetroot lemon amaranthus Rs 229 which is in dire need of some lemon The ingredients are highquality Jhaveri points outMultigrain veg omelette with cumin curdAfter what seems like a long wait our first dish to arrive is harissa chicken skewers Rs 269 While we have to draw the serverrsquos attention for cutlery we give them a brownie point for offering steak knife which makes it easier to cut into the meat The curd dip is well seasoned with herbs but has no salt The chicken is well marinated and juicy enoughFor appetisers we order multigrain veg omelette with cumin curd Rs 209 This we feel could well be our magnet to draw us back again Finely diced veggies fluffy texture of mixed flour pancakes and masaledar seasoning of garam masala make for a delish combinationJerk chicken legIf the new year resolution mentions that you stay off pizza the kale pizza Rs 279 is a fine loophole Made with ragi and spread with a kale sauce the dish comes topped with slivers of almond that add a healthy touch All the food here we realise is underseasoned but we kind of get used to it A good way to start cutting salt in the diet We remember last time the pizza had not fared well as a takeaway but fresh out of the oven it is another story You donrsquot miss the pesto and it is surprising how kale sauce is used creatively remarks JhaveriWatermelon beetroot lemon amaranthus right basil pinacoladaOur main course of jerk chicken leg Rs 329 on the other hand is overseasoned and can be reduced to at least 30 per cent But the jus is delicious and the demi glace brown rice pilaf is well executedFor dessert we opt for a peanut butter pancake Rs 229 which comes with a dollop of inhouse peanut butter The restaurant can surely command better price as their portion sizes are so generous But after we pay the bill Jhaveri quipsTIME 10 am to 1130 pmAT Shams Palace Society Shop 3 98 Hill Road opposite Kobe Sizzler Bandra WestCALL 9920010689Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates