The last few hours of sun casts a pink hue over the Bombay sky. A veritable cocktail of spices floats in the air as noises from the nearby food stalls give visitors the promise of quick, hot and delicious food. It is a magical evening here on Chowpatty Beach. All kinds of people from all over Bombay come to this spot, to snack and stroll. Young and old jumble together visiting their favourite spots for Pau Bhaji or Gola. Everybody eats outdoors and everyone shares in the moment.
The normal, frenetic pace of life that defines the city is forgotten on evenings like this. No matter how busy one’s day might have been, time spent at Chowpatty Beach reminds us to slow down and enjoy the company of loved ones, and that good food is never far away. We can always find the time to appreciate a particularly delicious Vada Pau, a rewardingly crunchy Bhel or a sweetly invigorating fresh sugarcane juice or stop in to nearby Mahesh Lunch Home for some brilliant seafood.
A few years ago, we served the Chilli Garlic Crab as a special in our cafés and it wooed quite a few tastebuds. Hence, Chef Naved has kindly shared his recipe for the Chilli Garlic Crab (inspired by the one served at Mahesh Lunch Home) – bound to wow guests at your next dinner party!
