Keep your date with fusion mithai

This Diwali, give traditional Indian mithai a miss and add a dash of the experimental, with Chocolate Kaju Katli, Choco Dates, bite-sized and Vegan Cupcakes, says Melissa D'costa

This Diwali, give traditional Indian mithai a miss and add a dash of the experimental, with Chocolate Kaju Katli, Choco Dates, bite-sized and Vegan Cupcakes, says Melissa D'costa


INDULGE IN THESE PINT-SIZED CUPCAKES

Diwali platters of dry fruits and mithai are slowly being replaced by innovative treats that cater to the reticent, calorie counting generation, who is constantly looking for something sweet to discover during the festive season, minus the guilt pangs. Keeping this in mind, Deepa Jain, owner of RecipeMobile has created mini cupcakes. The bite-size treats are available in different flavours, including Dark Chocolate, Lemon, Red Velvet and Cookies and Cream.

CALL: Deepa Jain on 9820660904
LOG ON TO: www.recipemobile.com or visit www.facebook.com/recipemobile
PRICE: Rs 25 per piece

Vegan Cupcakes: tasty bhi, healthy bhi
Green Stove, the brainchild of vegan baker Rithika Ramesh, has been doling out yummy vegan treats since February this year. And in keeping with the demand for something new and adventurous, Rithika has introduced a festive range of cupcakes, available in a variety of flavours including Chocolate Barfis, Gajar Ka Halwa and Assorted Dry Fruits. Most of her products are sugar-free, and are made using natural sweetness instead of artificial flavours.
Call: 9819955320
At: www.thegreenstove.com
Price: Rs 500 for half a kg

SWEET TOOTH DATES
You might want to call her the date specialist. Vijeta Gawdi's family runs a date business and she ensures that her mithai are filled with regular or premium medjoul dates and loads of chocolate, for those who want a sugar fix in small doses. Choose to savour your dates with a slice of Candied Orange Peel, Chocolate Peel, Candied Lemon Peel, Caramel or with a slice of Almond and Walnut.
Call: 9820113368
Log on to: www.dateachocolate.in
Price: Regular dates are available for Rs 440 for 16 regular pieces and the premium dates are for Rs 620 for 16 pieces

BINGE ON A BUFFET BONANZA
Zodiac Buffet in Navi Mumbai has an eclectic buffet spread that includes two types of soups,
14 to 16 types of salads, a live Pasta counter for lunch and a veg and non-veg starter for dinner. You can also enjoy Indian, Oriental and Continental cuisine, as well as two non-alcoholic drinks as part of the buffet. Wrap up your meal with desserts from the Indian halwai section as well as the bakery counter.
AT: Plot No 16, Sector 19 - D, Vashi,, Navi Mumbai.
CALL: 39884444

Kaju KatLi gets a choco makeover
East meets West at Annabella's kitchen. This Diwali, the popular Bandra store has taken the diamond-shaped Kaju Katli, doused it in a rich coating of chocolate and laced it for the ultimate sugar rush. You can also try Choco Dry Fruit Balls, Dry Fruit Balls and Atom Bomb chocolates, each specially created for the festive seasion.
At: Annabella, Passion Flower, Shop no 5, Pali Naka, Bandra (W).
Call: 26489936
Price: Rs 1,500 per kg