Choose from our various ready to eat Mexican, Italian and Lebanese dips accompanied with tortilla chips and baked pita and Low Cal Cheesecakes:

For a hamper of Rs.500 get 2 dips and 1 mini cheesecake portions and for a hamper of Rs.1000 get 3 mini cheesecakes and 3 dips. We can also customize your hamper!

For further information or to place an order, please call Deepa Jain at 9820660904

Dips

Mexican Guacamole

Basil Pesto (Regular/Spicy/Sundried tomato )

Hummus (Regular/Spicy/Basil Paprika /Mexican)

Muhammara

Babaghanoush

Olive Tapenade

Herbed Tahini

Lebanese Labne

Warm Spinach and Cheese

Hot Corn Cheese

Spinach ans Artichoke dip

Low Calorie Cheesecakes

Strawberry (Seasonal)

Orange/Orange Nougat

Chocolate

Chocolate Orange

Oreo Cookie Chocolate

Chocolate Raspberry

Chocolate Brownie

Mint Chocolate Chip

Coffee/Coffee Chocolate

Ying Yang (White & Dark Chocolate)

Kiwi Lemon/Lemon Passion fruit

Lemon Mango (Seasonal)

Apple Cinnamon

Fruit Overload

Ferrero Rocher/Snickers/Nutties/Kit Kat/Mars

Lemongrass Ginger Lemon

Baked New York Style

We take orders for Muffins, Biscotti and custom made Cheesecakes.We also sell Mini Cheesecakes pieces.

Thai Pavilion: A fashionable restaurant specializing in very authentic Thai food located in the Taj President, Cuffe Parade. The ambience is flashy  – very South Mumbai! The service is prompt, as aside from the curries, I recommend the corn cakes in the appetizers, papaya salad, stir fry vegetable with basil sauce and Pad Thai noodles. Here, a green curry for two with a serving of rice would cost you Rs. 500 all inclusive.

India Jones: A regular hang out of the elite, this restaurant is located in the famous five star of Mumbai, Trident, Nariman Point. It’s sophisticated and very stylish and the service is accordingly top class.  Upon inquiry, some of their very popular dishes are Som Tam salad, Penag curry, Hormok Pak, Pad Thai and Pab Tim Kro. A green curry for two with a serving of rice would cost you Rs.700 all inclusive.

Shiro: This happening restaurant and lounge located in Bombay Dyeing Mills, Worli. It’s a lot hipper than the previous two restaurants, and would be perfect for a romantic date.  Shiro specializes in fusion food, so you can try Don Buri which is a Thai style vegetable served with Japanese rice.  The tofu casserole, Schiuan style green bean, stir fry vegetables in a basil sauce are all excellent choices,  and the decidedly non- Thai ‘chocolate volcano’ dessert is popular. A green curry for two at this restaurant would cost you  Rs. 450 all inclusive. Shiro does not serve the curry with rice so you would have to order it separately.

Joss: A bustling favorite of Mumbaiakars, located in the cultural hub, Kala Ghoda. It’s hugely popular, so it can be very noisy at times, but the service is still good and efficient. Apart from the curries, other Thai dishes that you can enjoy at Joss include Pad Thai, raw papaya and water chestnut salad, Tom Yum soup,and Thai fried rice. A green curry for 2  served with rice would cost you Rs.475 all inclusive, which is a pretty good deal!

East: A perfect place for a romantic Asian dinner, East is located in Kemps Corner. At East I would recommend the Thai basil and tomato soup, Thai Smabal tofu/paneer for an appetizer, Penag curry, Masamman curry and Pad Thai
A green curry for 2 would cost you Rs.260 all inclusive. East does not serve rice with the curry, you can order it separately.

So all you Thai food fans make sure you choose the right place to enjoy a tasty, filling meal. Make sure you have your table reserved however, especially on weekends!

Photo by Adacito used under Creative Commons License.

This post was originally written for mumbai.metrotwin.com where I am a regular food writer http://mumbai.metrotwin.com/2010/03/the-best-thai-in-mumbai/

1. Barilla
2. De Cecco
3. Sunfeast Benne Vita
4. Blue Bird
5. Bambino

Barilla and De Cecco are foreign brands that are now available in Mumbai in most of the stores that keep high end and imported products like Natures Basket, Big Bazar etc. A lot of small grocery stores have also started keeping these pastas. If you plan a trip to any wholesale market like Crawford Market make sure you pick up your stock for the month as they are slightly cheaper than in the stores. Barilla is available more easily than De Cecco. These products range from Rs 155 – 400 for 250 – 500 grams.
Sunfeast had started their range of pasta’s with ready to cook pastas. After bring successful with it they have launched their new rage of wheat pastas. These are available easily in all grocery stores and inspite of being made from wheat they taste great! These are sold for about Rs 95 for 380 grams.
Blue Bird and Bambino have been the oldest brands that have been available in Mumbai for years. Initially they were of very low quality and had limited variety but through the years they have made changes in their products and got in more variety to compete with the other brands. These range from Rs 18 – 35 for 120 – 250 grams.

Since we are talking about pastas, here are quick tips for beginners to cook pasta perfectly:

- When buying pasta check the pack, if it says drum wheat or semolina, go for it! they will retain their shape even after they are cooked!

- The best way to guesstimate pasta is 1 cup of dry pasta makes 2 to 2 1/2 cups of cooked pasta

-To cook pasta take a bigger pot to cook all the pasta properly, add water and bring the water to boil.

- Once the water is boiled add salt, unsalted water boils faster than salted water. Do not add oil as it will coat the pasta which wont let the sauce coat the pasta.

- Add your pasta and keep a watch you want your pasta “al dente” which means to the tooth or slightly chewy as it will be cooked again with your sauce.

- Drain your pasta and add it to immediately your sauce, i assure you, your pasta will not de shape!

Hope these tips help solve your kitchen disasters and help you cook your pasta like a chef!

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1. The Best Thai in Mumbai
2. Crawford Market, a One Stop Cooking Shop
3. Crazy about Donuts? Now go MAD OVER DONUTS!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 3 hours

Ingredients:

1. 200 grams fresh strawberries, washed and chopped
2. 100 ml cream
3. 100 ml whole milk
4. 1 egg yolk
5. 1 tbsp lemon juice
6. 1/2 cup sugar
7. 1 tsp vanilla or a vanilla pod

Directions:

In a bowl add half the sugar, lemon juice and strawberries and let stand for sometime .  Next in a sauce pan add cream, milk and vanilla pod and heat until this mixture boils.  Once done let stand to cool. In a separate bowl add the remaining sugar and the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture turns pale yellow. When done add the cooled cream, milk and vanilla mixture and cook this mixture until it thickens and starts looking like a custard. Make sure the mixture does not scramble! You have to cook the mixture until it coats the back of your spoon. Next blend the strawberries coarsely and add it to the thick milk and cream mixture. Transfer to a container and freeze it for an hour and then blend it. Repeat this 2-3 more times.  Wait until the ice cream sets and serve!

Mahatma Phule Market, commonly known to Mumbaikers as Crawford Market, is an old heritage building located at the north end of Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as V.T. station. Crawford Market was named for the first Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai, Arthur Crawford but its name was changed to Mahatma Phule Market after India’s Independence.

Crawford Market is one of the biggest wholesale markets in Mumbai and is the ideal place to buy the freshest fruits and vegetables. Not only do you get a large variety of regular vegetables but also many exotic selections like broccoli and zucchini, fresh herbs like oregano and kaffir lime leaves as well as salad ingredients such as rocket leaves, chinese lettuce and brussel sprouts. The best fruits of the season are sold at affordable prices and are definitely cheaper than those available at any local vegetable and fruit vendor in Mumbai.

The market is also famous stores that sell imported good such as chocolates, cheeses, sauces, cereals, shampoos, perfumes and other toiletries. Paper and Cane products are also found in large varieties. Crawford Market is also the main source of all kinds of baking goods like moulds, yeast, cake gels, cooking chocolates, and liquid glucose as well as decorative items like sprinkles and chocolate chips.

If you are looking for ingredients to make a gourmet meal, look no further than Crawford Market. Since I entered the food business, this colorful market has become the source of all my supplies.

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Just as the tag line on their website says, its all about falling madly in love with donuts!

The first sight of donuts at M.O.D will make your heart melt and your mouth water. This little bright orange brown store makes the freshest and the most amazing donuts in Mumbai. They are lightly crispy from the outside and soft, spongy on the inside, a perfect combination! These donuts have made a special place in everyone’s heart with their consistent quality and variety of flavors. You can pick a traditional ring donut, which is available in a lot of yummy flavors like the ‘original’ glazed and ‘cinnaster’ cinnamon sugar coated donuts, which are divine and my favorite. If you don’t have a sweet tooth you can choose one of the savory, cheesy, herby ring donuts. But, why stop there? If you want more from your donut, try one of the filled donuts which are oozing with goodness. I love the ‘blush factor’-filled donut, filled with strawberry compote and the ‘double trouble’, filled with chocolate ganache.

A single donut is available for Rs. 40 and if you get a box of 5 you get 1 free just for Rs. 200. If you are a fruity person, try the new fruit range which includes exotic flavors like passion fruit, raspberry and kiwi. The fact that M.O.D’s introduces new flavors every month is impressive and makes you want to go there to try their new hit combination’s. Since it is open late, donuts have become one of the favorite desserts of Mumbai. Mad Over Donuts have their shops at:

• Breach Candy
• Colaba Causeway
• Carter Road, Bandra
• Inorbit Mall, Malad and
• Oberoi Mall, Goregaon.

Overall, M.O.D’s donuts are value for money, an anytime satisfaction for your sweet tooth, and a truly addictive love!

Photo by Deepa Jain

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 1 pack or 2 cups button mushrooms, halved
2. 1 head of iceberg lettuce
3. 1 tbsp olive oil
4. 2 -4 cloves of garlic, minced
5. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6. 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
7. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a wok and add garlic in it. Saute for a few seconds and add mushrooms in it, and continue sauteing until the mushroom are cooked. Next add balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Once the entire vinegar has seeped into the mushrooms transfer to a salad bowl. Add lettuce and toss well. Adjust seasoning, garnish fresh with fresh basil leaves  and serve.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup rice, washed and uncooked
2. 4  spring onions, finely chopped with greens
3. 2 cups basil
4. 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
5. 1/3 cup olive oil
6. 1 tsp olive oil
7. 2-4 cloves of garlic
8. 1 tsp chilly flakes
9. 1 cup milk
10. 2-3 cups water
11. 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
12. salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a blender add basil leaves, sun dried tomatoes, 1/3 cup olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth. In a thick bottomed saucepan heat 1 tsp olive oil and add onions to it. Fry until transparent. Add uncooked rice and saute for a minute.  Next add the basil and sun dried tomato paste and saute for a minute and add 1 cup milk and 1 cup water. Season with salt, pepper and chilly flakes and let the rice cook. You will notice that the gets soaked by the rice while cooking. Keep adding 1/2 a cup at a time to make sure the rice gets cooked completely. Make sure you don’t add too much water. Once the rice is completely cooked adjust the seasoning and add parmesan cheese. Serve hot!

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

200 ml cream

1 tbsp sugar

250 grams dark chocolate, chopped

1 envelope or 2 and 1/2 tbsp of unflavored gelatin

Directions:

In a saucepan add 150 ml cream and heat it with sugar and chocolate. Add gelatin to the other 50 ml cream and let it stand until the chocolate in the saucepan melts. Once done add the remaining cream and mix well. Make sure the gelatin is melted completely and there are no lumps. When done grease remikens with unflavored oil or butter and add the mixture. Cool in the fridge for an hour or until it sets.  Shave chocolate for decoration. Serve chilled!

Preparation time: 30 – 45minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1. 2 pizza bases or pizza dough
2. 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
3. 8-10 tomato slices
4. 10 – 12 basil leaves finely chopped
5. 4 tomatoes, boiled and chopped finely
6. 1 onion finely chopped
7. 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
8. 1 tbsp olive oil
9. 1 tsp butter
10. 1 tsp oregano
11. 1 tbsp tomato puree
12. salt and pepper to taste
13. pinch of sugar

Directions:

Lets start with the pizza sauce. Heat a saucepan, add olive oil and butter. Next add onion and garlic and fry them until the onions are transparent. Once done add the tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook the sauce until it comes to a boil. Once done cover and cook on low flame for about 15 – 20 minutes. Let cool before you use.

If you are using pizza dough flour the surface you are going to roll it out and start rolling it into your desired size. Homemade pizza dough or pizza made from store bought pizza dough definitely tastes better but i use store bought pizza base when i don’t feel like making it from scratch. Once your base is ready spread a generous amount of the pizza sauce. Sprinkle grated cheese and basil leaves. Top it with the tomato slices and bake at 180 degrees C for 15 minutes. Make sure you keep checking it as the base might burn. Once done serve hot!

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