A safe and savoury Ramzan

For ammi ke haath ki biryaniCuffe Paraderesident Nasreen Navani started Masalaesque two years ago with the idea of delivering meals that remind you of the masalas used by your mumKheema samosa butter chicken pops and mutton shammi kebab PicsBipin KokateFor this festive season Navani has curated a menu that features streetstyle food and has all the special dishes such as biryani khichda shammi kebabs sevaiyan and even Iftar boxes and special boxes for kids Do keep an eye out for her weekend special menus which will offer a different style of biryani every timegtgtgtWHAT Masalaesque Cuffe ParadeWHEN 11 AM3 PM and 7 PM1 AM on Swiggy amp ZomatoPRICE Rs 600 onwardsCALL 9892900777A taste of LebanonBakalava PicsSameer MarkandeArbab a Lebanese fine dining restaurant by restaurateurs Faiz and Fahad Kadawalla brings flavours from the streets of Beirut Expect roasted meats and Arabic bread by their Lebanese chef For Ramzan they are offering a menu with dishes like manakish foldable flatbreads with toppings like zaatar akawi cheese and lahmbajin and a mutton shawarma platter Other musttry dishes are reyash grilled lamb chops and mashawi mushakkal that includes lamb kebab shish tawouk lamb tikka and lamb chops served with grilled vegetables For dessert they have knafeh Arabic cake umm ali Egyptianstyle bread pudding best paired with Suleimani chaigtgtgtWHAT Arbab Bandra WestWHEN 12 pm onwardsPRICE Rs 1600 for twoCALL 7977026900Itrsquos a dateDates are a big part of Iftar and this gourmet dates brand is offering a wide range to pick from Whatrsquos more the dates are 100 per cent organic Some of their most popular varieties include ajwa medjool khidri and segai You can either buy pure dates or get yourself variations such as dates with candied orange lemon peel caramelised pecans roasted almonds pistachio hazelnut or even macadamia nuts All the options can be customised into gift boxes toogtgtgtWHAT Bateel datesWHERE wwwbateelcomPRICE Starting at Rs 4300 per kiloSample some smokinrsquo chopsChef Farida Kutiyanwala started her home chef journey in 2015 with The Big Spread For Ramzan she is putting out her signatures such as smoked mutton haleem smoked red masala raan tandoori smoked mutton chops red masala mutton kheema baida roti and smoked mutton naan sandwich Each week she will have new dishes on the menu and all of them come highly recommendedgtgtgtWHAT The Big Spread Mumbai CentralWHEN All through Ramzan on preorderPRICE Rs 250 onwardsCALL 9323024509Kheema GoT anyonePackaPav hopes to pack a punch with their sumptuous Ramzan menu They will bring back the nostalgia street food of Mohammad Ali Road with their haleem and nalli nihari that will complement the toasty flavour of their specially crafted buns You can also enjoy mutton seekh kebab mutton shami mutton potato patty and Kheema GoT ala their take on the traditional kheema served with brun pavgtgtgtWHAT Packapav Bandra WestWHEN Noon to midnight on preorder onlyPRICE Rs 400 onwardsCALL 9920230240Desi delightsAll month long chef Amninder Sandhu will be spinning her magic with an Iftar of vegetarian as well as nonvegetarian dishes including broccolini galouti kebab beetroot seekh kebab dahi papdi chaat chicken samosa mutton seekh kebab and kheema kulcha Biryanis include chicken mutton and raan jackfruit biryani and anda and aloo biryani For desserts there are gulab jamun jalebi rabdi gur rasmalai and gosht ka halwa ldquoTreats like slowcooked haleem and nalli nihari can be ordered in the night before and savoured at Sheri timemdashthese are filling and nutritious and will help you sustain through a whole day of fastingrdquo says SandhuWHAT Iktaara BycullaWHEN 11 AM11 PMPRICE Rs 180 onwardsCALL 9967435879Ever tried nalli biryaniRenaissance Mumbai is innovating and offering an Iftar meal that can be enjoyed at home with your family Their chefs have created a special menu that features biryanis for vegetarian and nonvegetarian lovers along with individual or familysize servings of a variety of Iftar meal boxes Select from a wide range of options such as nalli biryani gulnar raan biryani and bhatti murg biryanigtgtgtWHAT Renaissance Mumbai PowaiWHEN April 12ndashMay 12 12 PM7 PM order via Mariott On Wheels Swiggy or ZomatoPRICE Starting at Rs 1200 per kiloCALL 66927777Serving with loveBesides being involved in community work of distributing food packets to the needy Anmol Caterers is known for their lipsmacking food Ramzan is another level of awesomenessThere is a different menu for each day and a special mini thal with dishes like chicken tandoori tikka chicken malai tikka chicken reshmi seekh kebabs mutton lasagna crispy corn freshly cut fruits with chocolate sauce ras malai parafait and khajoor Secondgeneration chef entrepreneur Azhar Lokhandwalla says ldquoWhile a thal has dishes from different cuisines we try and strike a balance After a few trial and errors we know what flavours work well with each other And quantities toordquoMustafa Lokhandwalla with sons Saif and Azhar PicsBipin KokategtgtgtWHAT Anmol Caterers Reay RoadWHEN 4 PM8 PMPRICE Rs 550 for twoCALL 9223263887Capital treatThank god for small wonders like the fact that Delhirsquos Karimrsquos is now in Mumbai with their special meal options for both Iftar and Sehri Choose from a variety of kebabs curries and desserts featuring some traditional favourites like their famous paya nihari and phirni during Sehri and their popular kebabs burras and tikkas at Iftar to name a few Add to that shahi sheermal a special dessertbread available only during the month This is in addition to their regular menu so therersquos plenty of choicegtgtgtWHAT Karimrsquos Bandra WestWHEN 430 PM5 AMPRICE Rs 120 onwardsCALL 7208656257 or via Swiggy and ZomatoKurla on a plateBack by popular demand Central Mumbairsquos alltime favourite brand Mughal Flavours Grand Kurla is relaunching this Ramzan with a special Iftari box menu besides their usual favourites Available in regular large and premium boxes yoursquoll find a mix of dishes like Russian cutlet shahi roll lollypop Mongolian and red kaandi to Lucknowi kebabs AlBaik tawa rolls and phirnisgtgtgtWHAT Mughal Flavours Grand KurlaPRICE Rs 150 onwardsCALL 8097388103 or via Swiggy and ZomatoHomemade loveRamzan can be stressful for those toiling away in the kitchen to make a huge spread Thatrsquos where home chef Mumtaz Kazirsquos readytofry starters and customised Iftari boxes come as a saviour There are mutton and chicken dishes like shami kebabs pattices cutlets and samosas but yoursquoll also find the quintessential tilli gurda chana batata dahi vade chatpate theekhey aloo mutton naan chaap tandoori leg and ragda Sweet dishes include firni shahi kheer fruit custard jaldaru ka custard trifle pudding tiramisu malpua rabdi chocolate mousse and zarda In coolers there are sherbets in apple watermelon badam and butter scotch flavours Kazi says ldquoCooking every day can get taxing during the fast and it becomes hard to focus on prayers too These homecooked foods come in extremely handy and the size of kebabs and cutlets are larger than normal We do not compromise on quality and quantityrdquogtgtgtWHAT Mumtazrsquos Kitchen AndheriWHEN 4 PM onwardsPRICE Rs 900 per dozen onwardsCALL 9833308960Have an IndoEuropean IftarChef Anise Khanrsquos Iftar special boxes are a huge hit already The customised box is a celebration of sweets and culinary innovations and comes with a different menu for each day It is packed with a variety of dishes and desserts from chicken kathi rolls and spring rolls to baked chicken augratin and datewalnut pudding hapus mango mousse and stuffed malpuas perfect for Ramzan ldquoWe wanted it to be a mix of Indian and continental dishes to suit everyonersquos palaterdquo says KhangtgtgtWHAT Star Anise Patisserie Colaba and LokhandwalaWHEN 10 AM8 PMCALL 9136400980 Colaba and 7700043531 LokhandwalaPRICE Rs 399box for two personsKitna hai dumCraving good biryani This place in Nerul is a known name for over two decades now Secondgeneration entrepreneur Feroz Khan who runs the place says ldquoWe introduced Navi Mumbai to the concept of kacche ghost ki biryani cooked over charcoal using an iron sigdi We still follow the original recipe and preparation style brought down by our ancestors To that wersquove added authentic Mughlai dishes and tawa foods as well That includes the bhunas roasts and tawa gravies in both vegetarian and nonvegetarian options and nine varieties of tikkas tandooris and seekh kebabsrdquo Their rumali rotis and reshmi parathas are pillowsoft and go perfectly with the tikkas and the gravies For dessert there is shahi tukda and caramel puddingmdashboth a must for Iftar tablesgtgtgtWHAT Famous Dum Biryani NerulPrice Rs 150 onwardsCALL 27579499Iftar in a boxThe Bohri Kitchen needs no introduction and this season they have recreated their Bohri thaal experience into Iftar boxes and Iftar platters The Iftar meal box is a meal for one and includes kharaas appetiser jaman main course usually a biryani and meethas dessert Expect signature hits such as the dum biryani smoked kheema samosa Russian cutlet and matka phirni along with dry fruits and rose sherbet in the box The Iftar platter is good for two and comes with their bestselling starters such as kheema samosas mutton shami kebab cutlets chicken shahi roll and chicken baida rotigtgtgtWHAT The Bohri Kitchen WorliWHEN Available on preorder only 24 hours prior Orders can be placed between 10 AM and 7 PMPRICE Rs 550 eachCALL 9819447438Tuck into a Mughal mealSabir Shaikh PicsAnurag AhireSabir Bhai a cloud kitchen in Andheri brings the authentic Mughlai flavour to your home Owner Sabir Shaikh has hired Sanaullah Khan a bhatiyaar with over 30plus years of experience to rustle up an authentic mealTheir Ramzan special menu includes mutton khichda baghaara chaawal mutton nargisi kebab chana batata raan only on preorder They also offer the option of ordering and experiencing a daawat for a group of four peoplegtgtgtWHAT Sabir Bhai Andheri WestWHEN 4 PM till midnightPRICE Rs 200 onwardsCALL 9321730322Fusion mantraRegular Iftar feasts can get monotonous sometimes Thatrsquos why chef Safa Malvankar of Buddies Cafe Mumbra decided to give it a fusion twist with her Ramzan special menu Think chicken samosa and spring roll doused in cheese sauce or chicken seekh and tikka boti with pasta sauce malai seekh in shezwan saucemdashask for a combination preorder and shersquoll make it for you Churios for dessert Shersquos got that too Wash it down with a Roohafza mojito or rose and strawberry fizz Malvankar says ldquoOf course the regular menu is available but I thought why stick to the norm when you can go crazy I know how hard some junk and cheesy food cravings can hit thatrsquos why I decided to share my personal quirky kitchen mixandmatch experiments which are a hit with our customers toordquoWHAT Buddies Cafe MumbraPRICE Rs 100 onwardsCALL 9867028018 or log into crisfoodhub appFor homemade cutlets and samosasShaguftarsquos Kitchenrsquos daywise Iftar stories on Instagram are quite droolworthy but it is the taste of her food that is proof of her love for simple homecooked meals ldquoI love sharing my homecooked meals with those who love food and what better time than Ramzanrdquo says home chef Shagufta Khan whose Iftar treats include chicken cutlets cheesecorn samosa Russian kebab kheema samosa shami kebab kheema aloo pattice mutton chops fry and mutton roll Therersquos also chana ragda chana aloo chat and corn chana chatgtgtgtWHAT Shaguftarsquos KitchenPRICE Rs 150 onwardsCALL 9820252744Arabian NightsGive your Iftar a twist of the Mediterranean and Arab world The healthy box includes Arabian Nights cream cheese with dates candied almonds prunes and orange peel entirely yoghurtbased fresh feta marinated in zaatar and garlic baked spinach and cheese sambusak no fry cheesy cigar rolls baked falafel macaroons lamb kibbeh and harissa sliders mujjadra batata harra Moroccan chicken dip eggplant and saffron dip fresh tomato garlic salad and fresh fruit medley Platter combinations and the menu can be customised Shilpa Gupta says ldquoThe whole menu is planned around lsquoeat well not lessrsquo and that healthy and lowfat food can also be packed with flavour Letrsquos apply that to the holy month too Especially at a time when we have been forced to curtail our physical activities letrsquos eat light and feel rightrdquogtgtgtWHAT ttttapas by Shilpa GuptaPRICE Rs 4999 per platterCALL 9820194985