Nestled within the Western Ghats, Mahabaleshwar isn’t only a feast for eyes with its breathtaking landscapes.From conventional Maharashtrian delicacies to Parsi palates, this hilly city guarantees a gastronomic journey for foodies.
Situated on the Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar street, Dina Resort, a heritage property, established within the yr 1903, is run by the household’s fifth and sixth era and prides itself in its genuine Parsi delicacies whereas additionally providing Indian and Continental choices. Whether or not it’s the well-known Dhansak, Saas Ni Machhi, or Tamota Par Eeda, Dina Resort fulfils cravings of meals with a heat, homely contact.
With a shocking view of the backyard and the Venna Lake, the restaurant is stacked with vintage peices, donated by celebrities like Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachhan, Akshay Kumar, Asha Bhosle and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
“On the age of eighteen, I acquired married to the Mahableshwarwalla household. Coming from a Hindu household and being a vegetarian myself, I didn’t know a lot about Parsi delicacies. It was my father-in-law, who taught me all the things from their age-old household recipe ebook. Standing immediately, I determine on a six course menu on a regular basis, whereas my husband Hormuz takes care of the admin duties. Be it veg or non-veg, I style the meals myself earlier than serving it to my prospects,” says Shobha Mahableshwarwalla, 48, proprietor of the Dina Resort.
She provides, “Our dedicated prospects love my lemon-coriander soup together with roasted lamb, rooster dhansak and final however not least, trifle pudding. With genuine Parsi meals, we additionally customise Indian and continental meals as per buyer wishes. As an example, when Amitabh Bachan was right here for the shoot of ‘Hum Kon Hai’, I cooked him a very easy dinner, which had three kinds of greens, paratha and a few dahi.”
Shobha’s daughter, Niloufer Mahableshwarwalla is an IHM Aurangabad graduate, with previous expertise on the JW Marriott Mumbai and Pune. She now plans to additional the legacy of the family-run enterprise.
“To maintain this place removed from the attain of company commercialisation, we aren’t on any on-line platforms. Being accountable for gross sales and advertising, I attempt to attain potential prospects via phrase of mouth, goodwill and social media tags. We’re open all yr, and the personalised relation with every of our prospects makes them go to us once more time and again for a homely keep,” says Niloufer.
Roots of India
Subsequent to Mapro Gardens, Gureghar, one other common eatery within the hill city of Mahabaleshwar is Roots of India. Low-cost on the pocket with an opulent style, it has starters like crispy lotus stem in honey chilli to fundamental course staples like aglio olio. Its in depth menu provides choices for each kind of foodie.
Mr.Lobo, supervisor of the Roots of India who has thirty years of expertise within the trade says, “All our skilled cooks are from totally different components of India and are accountable for totally different cuisines, which brings range to our kitchen. Be it the greens or our handmade pizza sauce, we make it possible for all the things is contemporary. We, right here at Roots of India, consider in experimenting, our rabri-gulab jamun with rose petals is one such instance and a greatest vendor too.”
The eatery has a Hollywood Wax Museum connected and go-karting tracks to make sure your keep there is stuffed with leisure.
Mulberry inn and cottages
Dispersed amidst the quiet lanes of Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, Mulberry inn and cottages, owned and established by Ajay Shinde within the yr 2013, provides the consolation of native Maharashtrian delicacies. Along with staples like Pithla Bhakri, in addition they serve conventional dietary supplements like Inexperienced Chili Thecha and Mahadya.
“Proper subsequent to my office, JW Marriott (United States), there was once a Mulberry inn. After I moved again to India from the US, contemplating Mahabaleshwar is the land of berries however had no resorts named after a berry again then, I made a decision to call my enterprise Mulberry inn. Right here at Mulberry, we serve individuals with all the things contemporary and native. Our dishes are cooked with selfmade spices, contemporary veggies and the rice served right here is Indrayani.The goal is to carry on to the traditions of
Maharashtra and serve pocket pleasant meals,”says Ajay Shinde, 37, proprietor of Mulberry inn and cottages.
