This Diwali, bid ghisa pita mithai bye-bye, and pick up one of these novel desserts that are sure to make you and your guests forget staid barfi and ladoos forever
This Diwali, bid ghisa pita mithai bye-bye, and pick up one of these novel desserts that are sure to make you and your guests forget staid barfi and ladoos foreverPudding in Mini CupIf you are terrified of letting go and piling on kilos thanks to festive binging, Shabnam Shaikh is the woman you should call. Her pudding-in-a-cup could be your only way out. Shabnam's Tiramisu and Brownie and Mixed Fruit Puddings fit into tiny disposable cups that keep the calorie count low. Celebrity hairstylist Hakim Aalim, actor Suneil Shetty and wife Mana, and superstar Salman Khan are devoted clients. Shabnam delivers her desserts from Nariman Point to Andheri.
For: Rs 40 to Rs 50 a glass
Call: 9819261264 to order
Death by Chocolate BombPackaged just like the atom bomb you buy dabbas of every Diwali, these dark chocolate drops are of course, much safer, and won't add to Mumbai's pollution. Pop one of these in your mouth, and they'll blow up just like a cracker, to leave a burst of butterscotch crispies on your tongue.
Cost: Rs 175 for a pack of five
At: Annabella, Passion Flower, Shop No. 5, Pali Naka, Bandra (W).
Call: 9320976326 / 26489936 to order
Red Chilli ChocolatesCheryl Dowling assures us that her Red and Green Chilli Chocolates won't have us running around the house for a sip of water. But, they willu00a0 give you a sweet punch, she promises. This Oshiwara-based chocolatier combines green chilli seeds with white chocolate, and red chilli seeds with dark chocolate, to create a sweet-and-spicy choco kick. Television actors Rohit and Ronit Roy are Cheryl's celebrity clients. She delivers all over Mumbai.
For: Rs 350 for quarter kg (packaging included)
Call: 9819867168 to order
Turkish Custard BaklavaThis is Baklava with a custard and pistachio twist. An unusual variation, this not-so-traditional Turkish delight is perfect if you like your sweets extra-gooey. Not for the faint hearted, pick a box only if you can handle a serious sugar rush.
For: Rs 75 for 100 gms
At Hypercity, Malad-Link Road, Malad (W)
