Ten years ago I made a trip to Bohri Mohalla lane in South Mumbai and the memory is still fresh of the food I ate on that day. It was late evening and we walked for over three hours, trying all the delicious food, and it was a great gastronomic delight
Every city has their own signature dishes to show off, but one must know what to have and where to find it. That is why it is important to follow a food trail with experts, who can guide you through the narrow lanes to taste the street food and learn the history of the culinary journey.. Anybody who visits Mumbai, must make time to visit Bohri Mohala to enjoy the authentic street food.
Of course, things have changed since pandemic and people are now afraid to try any street food. But there are many guides who conduct these food tours and observe all the precautions required for their safety.
They disinfect the tabletops, use sanitisers, organise separate cutlery and serve individual portions for every guest.
The things have really changed over the years, but not the food.
The food tastes the same like it has since many years, the recipes have passed down from one generation to another and have made this place legendary in their own right. They are innovative and simply delicious.
Go alone or go with friends, or take a guided tours, but what I would recommend is to try some really authentic street food.
At Kabab corner, you could enjoy the freshly roasted meat on skewers.
Few steps ahead, you could stop by Channawallah to enjoy the non-veg chana chaat, he mixes channa with potatoes, liver, kidney, tamarind and dry masala. It is a dish to die for, specially if u are hard core non-vegetarian.
Have you tried biryani that has no rice?
Well Patrani Biryani is just that.yes..no rice...
Another dish you must try are Chicken rolls fried on tava
You could also have Tava kidney
And Liver masala
Still hungry?
Walk down and you are likely to see a stall with various pots. You may sit down to eat in not so fancy tables, but who cares? Food is what you like. Right?
Meat is doused in a mix of daal Harisas, which were bubbling for more than 6 hours. He plates with sensuous marrow and meat and serves it with the fresh roti taken out from tandoor, folded twice to maintain its crispness.
There are many more street vendors selling different items, fruits, ice creams, or drinks but the guide will take you to selected-few whom he knows you could trust.
Are you drooling? No? Then read no further, you are not a foodie, or maybe... you must be vegetarians.
But if you are Interested?
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