A vegetarian's guide to Mohammad Ali Road during Ramzan
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01/13A vegetaraian's guide to Mohammad Ali Road during Ramzan
Mohammad Ali Road is certainly a foodie heaven especially during the holy month of Ramzan. While the street is definitely every meat lover's dream come true, vegetarians often find themselves having a lack of options at this gastronomical paradise. So this Ramzan, I along with some of my friends decided to venture out on the streets of Md Ali Road to find SOME vegetarian alternatives and boy, I was definitely surprised! Colourful, aromatic and crowded, the streets were filled with people of all age, shapes and sizes, who wanted to sample the different flavours of the street. Walking down the alleys and bylanes of Minara Masjid, Pydhonie and Dongri, at the end of my trip I was not only satiated but also pleasantly surprised with the options available. Here's a list of food items that I enjoyed and are worth-a-visit!
02/13Masala Milk
One of the biggest highlights of my trip, the Masala Milk at Noorani Milk Centre is a must have! Chilled flavoured milk that is loaded with nuts, the Noorani Masala Milk is a perfect beginning to the trip!
03/13Falooda
The traditional Ramzan delicacy, there are various varities of Falooda available at the Mohammad Ali Road. A natural coolant with flavoured syrup, noodles and chia seeds, Falooda is a perennial favourite.
04/13Bhandoli
A variant of the traditional malpua that is available in North, bhandoli is the smaller in size and sweeter in taste version. With various small pop-ups serving the delicacy during Ramzan, enjoy the piping hot bhandoli with a sprinkle of sugar on top.
05/13Aflatoon
Incepted in a bakery on the street, aflatoon is a scrumptious mix of Khoya, sugar, dry fruits and a bunch of other ingredients. Delicious and filling, one serving of the sweet is sure to keep you satiated.
06/13Watermelon sherbet
A chilled beverage, watermelon sherbet also serves as a great palate cleanser. Topped with Bite sized watermelon chunks, with it is a mix of natural watermelon juice and sweetened milky butterscotch syrup, which is topped with ice. While the combination may not sound appetising, one has to try it to like it!
07/13Phirni
Full of flavour, Phirni is characterised by its rich texture, Phirni is a must try! is also a must try. It is perfect choice for those who don't like sweets with too much sugar. Laced with gulabjal and dry fruits, phirni is served in earthen bowls and has a milky texture.
08/13Sutar feni
Sutar feni or 'Buddhi ke Baal' as it is fondly called is a shredded, flaky, cotton candy-esque sweet. Topped with finely chopped pistachio and almonds, Sutar feni is to be had with milk and is available in regular and cardamom flavour.
09/13Halwa Paratha
OH MY GOD, this was nothing like anything that I had before. Sold according to weight, a small portion is enough to satiate one. Hot Paratha topped with ghee-loaded halwa is pure heaven!
10/13Mawa Jalebi
Unlike the crisp golden version that we are accustomed to, these decadent jalebis made with mawa are a must try! Truly a festive indulgence, these mawa jalebis are loaded with piping hot sugar syrup might burn your tongue but are extremely addictive!
Pro Tip: To enhance the experience you can also add some radbi to the top!
Pro Tip: To enhance the experience you can also add some radbi to the top!
