Eat like an East Indian

Pork Sorpotel 

For Mumbai’s East Indian community, preparations begin a few days in advance, and homes are spruced up to celebrate Easter. The meal often begins with Fugias (deep-fried, slightly sweet breads) that arrive hot and disappear quickly. The mains include Chicken Moilee, Pork Indyal, Pulao — each dish layered with coconut and spice. Igoreyaa leans into this beautifully. Set in an old East Indian home in Vasai, the experience is immersive. Natasha Almeida gives you a tour of her family home. As you move through rooms, her stories tell you ample information about the East Indian community, and eventually, you head to a table that waits for you.
“Some dishes are prepared by my mum; others are brought in from Vasai’s home chefs. This is truly a community feast, and you will eat some staples that you won’t find anywhere outside of Vasai,” shares Almeida, who runs the experience with her mom, Veera.