International Paella Day: Follow this guide to explore variations of the Spanish dish in Mumbai

Plantpowered paellaTuck into this veganfriendly black rice paella dish that celebrates plantbased goodness It is packed with vibrant bell peppers sweet green peas tender broccoli baby corn olives and sundried tomatoes mixed with mildly spiced black rice giving it a nutty flavour making every bite wholesomeAT Nude Food Cafe 364 Dhuru Lodge Veer Savarkar Marg Prabhadevi Dadar WestCALL 9820008382LOG ON TO nudefoodcafecomCOST Rs 720The crispy finishPick from several versions of Spanish paella with options ranging from vegetarian and chicken to seafood and vegan ensuring therersquos something for everyone Additionally diners can request for the socarrat adding an extra touch of authenticity and texture to the experienceTIME 12 pm to 1 amAT Poco Loco Tapas and Bar Ground Floor Sangeet Samrat Naushad Ali Marg 21st Road Khar WestLOG ON TO pocolocotapasandbarCALL 9324191366COST Rs 770 onwardsVeggie blissThe lsquoI Am Dancingrsquo vegetarian brown rice paella bowl comes loaded with fresh broccoli vibrant carrots red green and yellow peppers crunchy cashews sweet raisins almonds onions and a hint of garlic A touch of turmeric powder adds warmth and colour making this dish as nutritious as it is deliciousAT The Yoga House Sherly Rajan Road Bandra WestCALL 8655930022LOG ON TO theyogahousemumbaiCOST Rs 490Rustic rice comfortThis version includes Spanish bomba rice cooked in a rich chicken and red wine broth enhanced with earthy wild mushrooms and succulent pieces of chicken that are simmered to perfection to achieve the signature socarrat mdash the crispy bottom layer of the paellaTIME 12 pm to 330 pm and 7 pm to 1 am closed on MondayAT La Loca Maria Fatima Villa 29th Road Pali Hill Bandra WestLOG ON TOlaloca_mariaCALL 9324404335COST Rs 1400Crispy flavours unfoldIn this creative twist on the classic paella the comforting flavours are wrapped in crisp filo pastry and served it on a bed of green pea shoot masala It blends tradition with innovation while preserving the authentic essence of Spanish cuisineTIME 1230 pm to 130 amAT Pablo The Art Cafe Lounge DC1 ThaneBelapur Road Naka MIDC Industrial Area Turbhe Navi MumbaiCALL 9309771320COST Rs 600Sofrito sensationEnjoy the delicious fusion of tender chicken and juicy shrimp cooked in a rich Latin sofrito sauce made with tomatoes onions garlic and bell peppers Infused with fresh herbs this dish bursts with savoury smoky and tangy flavours making each bite a flavourful delightAT East End Delhi Plot No 70C Central Avenue Road Mahadeo Wadi Chembur EastCALL 25283911COST Rs 420Home comfortChef Neena Jainani who spent 14 years in Spain imbibing its rich culture brings an authentic slice of the country to Mumbai through her home kitchen Try this recipe to revive the same flavoursSeafood paellaIngredientsgtgt 150 gm prawns peeled and cleanedgtgt 250 gm boneless fish preferably bhetkigtgt 150 gm calamari peeled and slicedgtgt 150 gm clams cleaned and steamedgtgt 45 tiger prawns shells ongtgt 1 small onion finely choppedgtgt 2 bell peppers preferably mixed colours thinly slicedgtgt 67 tomatoes gratedgtgt 810 cloves garlic mincedgtgt 1 bay leafgtgt 56 button mushrooms slicedgtgt 23 asparagus stalksgtgt 25 gm50 gm French beans trimmedgtgt A few leaves of parsley finely choppedgtgt 1 tbsp paprikagtgt 1 Knorr seafood stock cube diluted in watergtgt A couple of saffron strandsgtgt 250gm bomba rice or paella ricegtgt 56 tbsp olive oilgtgt 23 glasses of watergtgt Salt to tasteMethodIn a flat pan sauteacute prawns fish and calamari separately with a little garlic paprika and olive oil for two minutes each Set aside Boil the clams for two to three minutes with very little salt till they open In the same pan use the remaining oil to sauteacute onions parsley and bay leaf until softened Add bell peppers mushrooms and French beans stir in the grated tomatoes and cook until they blend into the mixture cook for three to four minutes Add the seafood stock water paprika and saffron Season with salt and bring to a boil Add calamari and prawns excluding tiger prawns Stir the rice ensuring it is well mixed with the ingredients Cook over medium heat until the bottom is slightly crispy this is the socarrat Do not stir the rice press it flat onto the pan After the water has mostly evaporated place the tiger prawns asparagus clams and fish on the bed of rice and serveLOG ON TO casadepaellamumbaiCALL 9930910053