Lip-smacking kebabs to Nalli Nihari: Here are the top must-try delicacies at Mohammad Ali Road during Ramadan

Ramadan at Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali Road is every foodie’s paradise. Located in the heart of South Mumbai, the famous khau galli next to Minara masjid bustles with delicacies throughout the month of Ramadan. Foodies from all corners of the city visit in a bid to stimulate their taste buds. We spoke to one such Mumbaikar Pankaj Anand who takes us through the top unmissable food items at Mohammad Ali Road in Mumbai

Updated On: 2024-03-13 04:23 PM IST

Compiled by : Ainie Rizvi

Whether you are into kebabs or biryani, the street offers a wide variety of dishes that come packed with a mix of spicy and tangy flavours. Photo Courtesy: Pankaj Anand

Seekh Kebabs at Nawab Seekh Corner
A variety of juicy kebabs on the display will get you spoilt for choice. A plate is enough to serve as an appetizer before you dive into main course. Be sure to ask for an extra serving of chutney and onions to amplify the taste. Photo Courtesy: Pankaj Anand

Nalli Nihari and Chicken Sanju Baba at Noor Mohammadi Hotel
A trip to Mohammad Ali Road is incomplete without visiting Noor Mohammadi Hotel. You would have to be too lucky to get a table here without waiting. But, the wait is worth it! Dive into the scrumptious gravies of Chicken Sanju Baba and Nalli Nihari with tandoori naan. Fun trivia: Chicken Sanju Baba is named so after Sanjay Dutt guided the chef to cook chicken in his unique style of recipe. Photo Courtesy: Noor Mohammadi

Mutton Korma and Biryani at Chinese & Grill
Chinese flavours with Mughlai make for two to tango! Another iconic joint to stop at is Chinese & Grill which has been on the hot list of many foodies and celebrities as well. If you like your spices to explode in your mouth, do order a flavorsome plate of mutton korma and biryani. Photo Courtesy: Pankaj Anand

Fried potato swirl at khau galli
Vegetarians may find it tricky to navigate the streets of Mohammad Ali Road that are donned with meat delicacies. However, a variety of lip-smacking options are also available for vegetarians. One of them is fried potato swirls which can be spotted from afar and serve as quick bites of tangy-spicy delicacy. Photo Courtesy: Pankaj Anand

Shahi tukda at khau galli
Wash down your spices by indulging in a delectable plate of Shahi Tukda. One bite into it will fill you up with the oozing goodness of bread dipped in chashni (caramelised sugar). Maximize the experience of having Shahi Tukda with a dash of mawa and dried fruits. Photo Courtesy: Pankaj Anand

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