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WESTERN WINDS
Maharashtra
When it comes to street food, there are few
cities in India to match the stunning variety
of tastes and textures as Mumbai (erstwhile
Bombay). From the sweet-savoury-tangy
bhelpuri to the messy but oh-so-good pani
puri and the sinfully rich ragda pattice,
Mumbai stands tall when it comes to earthy
flavours. Then there is the pav bhaji and
vada pav, both of which are local dishes
whose heat is softened by the Portuguese,
and now Indian, pav.And then there is the grilled sandwich, a dish
of undoubtedly European origins, that this city
has claimed as its own, adding its own masalas
and chutneys to the mix. Bite into the Mumbai
Grilled Sandwich at the Glasshouse in Hyatt
Regency Mumbai, the restaurant that matches
the city’s perennial buzz by staying open
around the clock. The sandwich comes stuffed
to bursting point with curried potato and a
liberal sprinkling of cheese.Once you have had your fill of regional foods in
Mumbai, go in for a change with the delectable
dimsum on offer at China House at Grand
Hyatt Mumbai. Start with the Shanghai
dumpling soup, move on to the har gow
prawns, dig into pork ribs in black bean sauce
and end with the Chinese mango pudding, or
perhaps some Chinese egg tarts.The rest of Maharashtra too boasts a rich
and varied cuisine, from coastal coconut-
flavoured seafood, to the fiery spices of the
Kohapur region (the reds of the Kolhapuri
misal are enough to make your eyes—and
mouth—water). For those whose palates seek
sweet comfort, it is to be found in the form of
Shrewsbury cookies at Kayani Bakery in Pune
and as chocolate truffles and coconut cookies
at The Pastry Shop at Hyatt Pune.So, go forth and conquer the tastes of India.
And remember, to eat is a necessity, but to
eat intelligently is an art. So said François
de La Rochefoucauld. ▪HEAD TO FIFTY
FIVE EAST...
At Grand Hyatt
Mumbai for Big Brunch
Sunday (`2,222).
There’s an array of
dishes, handpicked
from across the globe,
on offer. Apart from
the starters, mains and
desserts, you can enjoy
unlimited sparkling
wine and champagne
at an additional cost.At India’s original Eat, Pray, Love city of
Amritsar, the must-try dish is Chole Kulcha.
And if the thought of Delhi Belly keeps you
away from the street stalls, find equivalent
flavours at Collage in Hyatt Amritsar. One of
north India’s most popular street delicacies,
chole kulcha showcases the complex flavours of
chickpeas made into a delicious gravy and soft
flatbread topped with (what else) butter.
In this land of kababs, meat lovers need look
no further than at the non-vegetarian kabab
platter at Hyatt Regency Ludhiana. Dip into
the unmatched flavours of nostalgia along with
those of the restaurant’s six signature kebabs.
The platter of haryali kebab, murgh malai
kebab, lal murgh kebab, fish tikka, tandoori
prawns and galauti kebab (the chef’s hat tip
to Awadh) is served up with Gallery Bar’s
signature touch and secret ingredients.
Clockwise from left: Glasshouse,
Hyatt Regency Mumbai's 24-hour diner;
the wood-fired pizza served at Glasshouse;
the delicious Shanghai dumpling soup at
China House, Grand Hyatt Mumbai.travelandleisureindia.in 97