Nuts about Nutella On World Nutella Day, hereu2019s a trail of the most innovative dishes on menus across the city that use the hazelnut cocoa spread karishma kuenzang karishma. kuenzang@ mid- day. com During World War II, Italy, like most of Europe, was cut off from supplies, including chocolate.
So, in the early 1940s, Italian baker Pietro Ferrero decided to make a cheaper alternative, and thatu2019s how Nutella came into being. Based out of the town Alba, he introduced the nutty spread to the world in 1964, that has since gone on to become an integral part of breakfast options across the globe. As the much- loved spread continues to woo more fans across the globe as the ultimate, indulgent comfort food, here are The Guideu2019s hatke picks of the classic.
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your to acrylic 14u201d supplies participants Italian touch Known for its Nutella pizza, this eatery has a full menu that includes soft Nutella dough balls. They even have a buy- one- get- one offer today.
u201c We crafted the dough balls with a focus on precision.
We reinvented it using Nutella, an ingredient thatu2019s a favourite,u201d Krishna Gupta, managing director of the eatery, says.
AT 1441 Pizzeria, Trade World B, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel. time 11 pm to 11 pm CALL 9820144184 cost R 195 Pav power Bite into Mumbaiu2019s favourite street food, with a dash of Nutella, at this eatery thatu2019s dishing out a Nutella- centered mini bun pav topped with chocolate mousse and wafer biscuit drizzled with chocolate ganache. u201c Inspired by the bun maska, the idea was to give patrons a taste of Mumbai with every bite along with sinful chocolate,u201d says Siddhesh Raut, executive chef.
AT MITRON Bar & Cafe, Saki Naka Junction, Lokmanya Tilak Nagar, Andheri East.
time 12 pm to 3 am CALL 9987146697 cost R 195 Sweet and salty Get a blend of sweet and salty flavours with this pretzel and Nutella concoction that also has a crunch to it. u201c The smooth chocolate- y spread is nostalgic for everyone.
The sweetness of Nutella is a perfect foil for the salty pretzels, which goes well with a mix of vanilla ice cream and milk in the shake. The hazelnut spread is also used as garnish on it,u201d says Pawan Raina, business head.
AT D: OH! All Day Dining & Bar, Unit 2A, ground floor, Fun Republic, Andheri West.
time 11 am to 1 am CALL 62360451 cost ' 225 Bruschetta brekkie The breakfast bruschetta at this eatery offers the perfect blend of sweet, fresh and tangy elements to start the day. Speaking about their toasted brioche layered with Nutella, fresh fruits, cream cheese and toasted nuts, Tapas Chandra, sous chef, says, u201c Being a chef and working long hours, thereu2019s no time to eat, so between shifts, bread with Nutella was the perfect pick- me- up. It can be made in minutes and gives me the much- needed sugar rush to pull off long hours.u201d AT Indigo Delicatessen, 5, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. time 8.30 am to 12.30 am CALL 66551010 cost R 295 Nuts over 99 Serving an array of dishes centred on the hazelnut chocolate, this eatery is celebrating the day by serving all Nutella dishes for ' 99. u201c Nutella is everyoneu2019s favourite and our freak shake has all its goodness, complete with a hazelnut frosting, waffle, vanilla sticks and whipped cream. A Nutella drizzle on the side makes it perfect for every Nutella nut,u201d Abhayraj Kohli, director, says.
AT Grandmamau2019s Cafu00e9, Borla, Union Park, Chembur. time 11 am to 12 am CALL 7400093314 cost ' 99 ( only today) Barfi love Crazy about Nutella but also a mithai fan? The Nutella mawa barfi at this outlet gives you the best of both worlds. u201c I used Nutella as the main ingredient in barfi, which gives the perfect taste and body.
Itu2019s nutty and adding condensed milk to it makes the texture smoother,u201d says Shibendu Ray Chaudhury, executive sous chef.
AT Nawab Saheb, Renaissance Hotel, Powai. time 7 pm to 11.30 pm CALL 66927777 cost R 650 Lebanese twist This eatery, which specialises in Middle- Eastern cuisine, has incorporated Nutella and combined the flavours to give a Lebanese flatbread.
The pita base is topped with manakeesh and Nutella. Sea salt caramelised hazelnut and banana are added to enhance the subtle flavours.
AT Bayroute, G- 2B, BKC. time 12 pm to 1.30 am CALL 8657530350 cost ' 595 Just like the French Your love for Nutella meets your love for berries with this French toast variant that comes topped with Nutella, berries and hazelnut. u201c I personally donu2019t like to experiment too much with Nutella and use it the way it is, because of its flavour profile. It goes best with nuts like almonds and walnuts, and fruits like banana, melon, apricots and berries. When we use it with our French toast, it elevates the dish,u201d says Sandip Dalvi, head chef.
AT Jamjar Diner, Hill Road, Bandra West. time 9 am to 1 am CALL 26415555 cost R 380
