Indian Harvest - Foodie Blogger Meet

Indian Harvest located in Acres Club in Chembur came as a delightful surprise for me as I generally have being to bars and lounges only in Chembur. This place has an amazing decor, it is bright and hint of yellow lights just proper.

Well Stocked Bar of Indian Harvest

It was the second foodie blogger meet and my first with some super amazing foodie bloggers, see the link below.
Rushina: http://a-perfect-bite.blogspot.com/
Curry Spice: http://thesassyfork.blogspot.com/
Jyotika: http://followmyrecipe.blogspot.com./
Shanky: http://lotsafood.blogspot.com/)
http://www.nonchalantgourmand.blogspot.com/
Snighda: nowcooking.blogspot.com

The owners Satyen and Meher Dasondi who are Industry experts for very long had created a special menu specially for us and big thanks to Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal who organized the meet for us.
There are 2 kinds of seating, Indian (which is sit on the floor kind and eat) and the regular dining table. We took the on the floor seating and were asked for an option of Veg or non veg which came as a surprise to me but after gathering my wits I came to know there was a option but in the end it did not matter as most of us were non-veg except one.

I got introduced to Chakli Hummus (which I already suggested to my mom for diwali), it is just a simple starter Chakli in the bottom, and hummus sauce on it. Just small enough to fit in your mouth in one bite.

Then we got a plate of starters which were Murg Aur Makkai Gujiana, Gosht Ke Dahi Barre, Rajasthani Methi Churan Bhindi and Kombdi Patra Hirvi Chutney. Do not be scared by the names in simple translation it was Chicken and Corn with noodles kind of coating, second was Mutton and Curd cutlet (super delicious), third was friend bhindi and last but not the least it was Chicken Patra (a non-veg version of a super gujju snack).

Then came in the best part 3 shot glasses of soups, another amazing concept but in general they give it in a bowl. It was Tamatar Vadi Rasam, Palak Feni Shorba and Aab Dhania Murg. First one was Rasam with mini vada, second was palak soup with a small hint of feni and coconut and third was mix of chicken, coconut milk and coriander. All the three had their uniqueness and there was no unanimous decision on which one was the best. But if you are out there go for any of the three you will not be disappointed.

Then came in the main course Aloo Makhana Chettinad, Murg Parda, Dal Makhani and Ananas Aur Paneer Ka Malai Kundan again we were all in awe when we saw such different variety come out Chettinad was fried potato with chettinad curry, Chicken dish was a something different not too much gravy but enough and the fourth one was brilliant just I cannot describe the taste but when I go there next time definitely going to order it.

I forgot about the Ghost Do Pyaza Narangi which was a succelent piece of meat cooked in Onion and Orange marmalade.

By this time we were so full that there was no space left but no we still had 2 dishes left one was the Biryani which seriously I cannot comment as my stomach was full and palate satisfied. They call it the Bhatkali Biryani something not many heard of.

The final hurrah was the sweet which was kept as a suprise till the end it was a Spicy Sweet theplas, yes Theplas. Super duper amazing.

If you are fan of trying out new things then this is the place to go and do not be scared to try anything as you will be surprised that something like this exists.

Address:

Indian Harvest

Gate no.1,Acres Club,Hemu Kalani Marg.

Chembur

Mumbai

telephone:022-65169339; 022-65169338

22-65169339; 022-65169338

Kareems Vashi - Can be avoided

Kareems is one of my favorite places to eat in Mumbai for their awesome Chicken Tandoori and other things. The best ones are in Malad and Bandra Carter Road but in this post I am not writing about either of these place but writing about one in Vashi which is in InOrbit Mall next to KFC.

Met up with a friend after a long time and had already decided to try out Kareems which was told by my colleagues which could be avoided but as we were hell bent on having Chicken Tandoori we reached there. It was Friday and around 9 PM we reached there and got ourselves a seat.

First thing we noticed was the place was dark as if we are sitting in a lounge, and the decor was similar to all Mumbai Kareems. Also the place was so short staffed that there was only one cleaning guy and 3 waiters. Dunno it has to do with recession or no one wants to work there at all.

We sat and the waiter came around to take our order after we had to call him and we ordered Chicken Tandoori and Mutton Kheema as other dishes which we wanted was not there in the kitchen (i mean pathetic!)

We had our not so succulent  Chicken Tandoori and Mutton Kheema was just Masala cooked and mutton put over it, we could taste the Elaichi, Black Pepper and some ginger but no mutton. Totally DISAPPOINTED! and the guys sitting next to us were also pissed with their butter chicken which the waiter tried to say it is cooked the way it should be....by that time we were out.

So if you want to take someone to Kareems in Vashi better avoid it and take them to food court upstairs in Inorbit you will be much happier.

Jay Jawan - Go Get It!

The most famous roadside stall in Bandra right opposite Nationals college in the heart of Linking Road market lies Jai Jawan stall which sell some kickass Tandoori Chickens, Sheek Kabab, Liver, Prawns, Chicken Tikka and few other tandoor.

Small stall which might not be bigger than 10 feet by 10 feet makes kebabs on regular basis and by regular I mean every 10 minutes you will get fresh pieces cooked from the tandoor.

You will always find hoards of people lining up to eat on the roadside and cost is also nominal, Rs. 80 for Chicken Tikka per plate and Rs 600 for Prawns per kilo.

So what you waiting for go get it!

Masalacraft Bar & Kitchen – A Good Place to Chill

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Was there on my b’day with friends and wanted to try out this place since it was open. To all the drinkers and pub hopers this place was previously known as Harmony.

Next door to the famous Candies in Bandra Reclamation, it has 2 sitting areas inside and outside though we went inside due to the November weather which was Hot (now chilled a bit)

Quite a big sitting area and colorful expect some walls which were grey (dont know why?). So as we were all hungry we started digging the menu and looked impressive in terms of cost and names. First thing we ordered was Chicken Pakora yes Chicken Pakora! well it is a simple dish with soft boneless chicken with Besan Barter and fried, quantity was good and it was yum.

Then we had meat called Pathar Ke Maans which was beaten up lamb roasted…quite delicious.
In main course, we decided for the best and simple of all Butter Chicken and Naan. (Do i need to describe how it was!!!) it was tasty and nice...

Finally finally finishing it off with Chicken Biryani whose quantity was nice and taste also top notch.
Did not try out any of the sweets as stomach was full.

Except the music which was House/Trance, i dunno what this kind of music is doing in a Punjabi Restaurant all the other things were nice

Total cost: Rs. 800 for 3 person with Stomach full