Mumbai chefs share recipes for Thanksgiving plus where to feast in the city

Glazed pumpkin burrataLegend has it that ever since a woman called Amelia Simmons mentioned pumpkin pie in American Cookery mdash believed to be the first cookbook on the cuisine in the United States in 1796 mdash and then Sarah Josepha Buell Hale considered the Godmother of Thanksgiving described a Thanksgiving meal with pumpkin pie in her novel Northwood 1827 the dish has gone on to become a quintessential part of the holidayldquoPumpkin and fall holidays go hand in hand just like the way we celebrate Onam and the harvest of rice Pumpkin symbolises a new harvest as well across the subcontinentsrdquo reasons Aabhas Mehrotra head chef at Sorrentina Pumpkin he adds also has a great meaty texture which when paired with the right ingredients is perfect for the upcoming winter seasonIngredientsFor honeyroasted pumpkingtgt 1 mediumsized pumpkingtgt 2 tbsp honey gtgt 2 sprigs rosemary gtgt Salt and pepper for seasoningFor pumpkin seed pralinegtgt 12 cup pumpkin seedsgtgt 1 cup sugar gtgt 1 tbsp watergtgt 1 tbsp butter gtgt 1 cup milkgtgt Salt and pepperFor corianderbasil lecheDe Tigregtgt 1 cup almond or soy milkgtgt 3 shallots sliced gtgt 30 gm basil gtgt 30 gm coriander gtgt 1 green chilli gtgt 2 tbsp watergtgt Salt and pepperFor finishinggtgt 1 tbsp olive oilgtgt 3 to 4 tbsp roasted pumpkingtgt 1 tbsp praline paste gtgt 2 tbsp corianderbasil leche de tigre gtgt BurrataMethodFor honeyroasted pumpkin Peel the pumpkin and cut into smaller pieces Season with salt pepper and honey Add chopped rosemary Spread the pumpkin pieces on a tray and pop in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius The cooked pumpkin should be soft but still have a biteFor pumpkin seed praline In a pan add the pumpkin seeds along with sugar Tip in water and put the pan on slow heat Allow the sugar to melt and the pumpkin seeds to roast Once the sugar turns slightly golden stir the pan to coat evenly and add salt In a different pan heat milk and butter it is microwaveable too Add the warm milk in the pan containing caramelised pumpkin seeds Mix well and allow it to cool Blend and set aside the pasteFor corianderbasil leche de tigre Mix all ingredients in a blender Add two to three ice cubes to keep the colour nice and brightFor finishing Spoon the roasted pumpkin as the base Pipe a tbsp of the praline paste on it Place the burrata on top and season with salt pepper and olive oil Spoon the fresh leche de tigre on top of the burrataAla de calabazaThe squash can also be used to jazz up classic cocktails like old fashioned ldquoThe ala de calabaza is the cocktail version of sugar spice and everything nice We gave the old fashioned a twist with fresh pumpkin pureacutee nutmeg and hazelnut syrup to give it a rich smooth texture and varying layers of flavoursrdquo shares Megha Datwani owner Poco Loco Tapas and BarIngredientsgtgt 60 ml bourbon whiskeygtgt 40 ml fresh pumpkin pureacutee gtgt 2 gm brown sugar gtgt 1 gm nutmeg powdergtgt Rosemary for garnishMethodMix all the ingredients Pour the cocktail in a rock glass and garnish with rosemaryHave a feastgtgt Mag Street Cafe and Ether have created an allpumpkin Thanksgiving menu featuring pumpkin cruffin and spice latte among othersTill December 1At 4 Mandlik Road Colabagtgt From pulled turkey salad and empanadas to pumpkin cupcakes dig in to a feast at Poco Loco Tapas and BarTill December 12At Hotel Shubhangan 21st Road Khar WestCall 9324191366gtgt Enjoy Caesar In Rome tomato carpaccio flora fritters or handmade pastas at SorrentinaTill November 26At Second floor FoodhallLinking Road Linking Road Santacruzgtgt Go traditional with Americanstyle roast turkey and apple and pumpkin pies at BastianTill November 28At Bandra and WorliCall 8419965953gtgt Pick from honey and mustard glazed leg of ham roasted rosemary potatoes spinachricottaravioli and more at Lotus CafeOn TodayAt JW Marriott Mumbai JuhuCall 9004616506