What hasn’t changed, however, is
the way their product of labour – The Thali –does not fail to impress. After
trying the food here, I can confidently say that it fairly lives up to
expectations and ticks all the right boxes of a good vegetarian thali.
Bhojan does not have an ethnic décor,
unlike its other counterparts like Jalsa at Resort Rio, and others. That
actually works in its favour and complements its location – in the heart of the
capital city, yet gives that earthy touch of rural India, thanks to the
contents of the thali that come really close to being authentic. The shimmery
silverware may teleport one straight to a village in Rajasthan or Gujarat or
Delhi, depending on the dish that you’re savouring from the thali.
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Our thali started off with papdi chat,
something that you would not ideally start a thali with. It is then followed
with piping hot pakodas and dhoklas that go really well with pudina (mint)
chutney. Then it was time for the main course and three vegetable preparations
– all dry. As I waited for the Indian breads to arrive, I indulged in the
preparation made out of paneer that was just yummy, as was my personal
favourite, the good ol’ dal. Along with the aforementioned dishes, Firni,
garnished with roasted almonds, the Gujarati thepla, Rajma and Jalebi struggle
to share space in the platter. My personal favourite variant of Indian Breads –
the light phulkas go amazingly well with a dollop of ghee and the delicious
Rajma or the Dal. Once you’re done with the phulkas (although chances are that
you may not have any space left in your tummy as it is only natural to over
stuff yourselves with the phulkas and the veggie preparations), one can opt for
either plain rice or pulao. To wash it down, the classic spiced buttermilk does
its job well. And once you’re done with all of that, the Firni and the Jalebis
just seal the deal, possessing the ability to leave one absolutely full,
feeling the need to just slip into slumber in true sussegad
fashion.
Dining here is an experience in itself. If
you’re a true foodie and enjoy the myriad yet rich flavours from the Northern
part of India, as much as the Goan fish curry rice, an experience at Bhojan is
worth trying.
