25 Regular Indian Dishes Made Extraordinary With Clever Fusion Twists

I don’t know about you, but I’m bored of picking between these mainstream cuisines. So when I heard about Molecular Gastronomy, I was intrigued, especially when I learned it’s right here in our metros. It’s basically Indian food, broken down to it’s individual flavours and then presented in a different way, sometimes as an amalgamation with other cuisines. So I decided to stalk a little and what I saw, made me want to keep the food in a museum.

The presentation skills are just as kickass as the flavour and we’re going to make you crave a plate of everything right now.

Masala Library, Mumbai

1. Dal-Khichdi Arancini

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Dal Khichdi Arancini…so it's like Dal Khichdi deep fried with Panko and a cute poppadum on top #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbaifood #mumbaifoodie #mumbaifoodie #mumbaikar #picture #picoftheday #indianfood #indians #india #indian #foodpics #food #foodporn #foods #foodie #foodphotography #like4like #likes4likes #likes #instalike #masalalibrary #likeforlike

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2. Ras Malai Tres Leches

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Ras Malai Tres Leches @MasalaLibrary, BKC Mumbai. Who doesn’t like Ras malai and when paired with Tres Leches, Spanish dessert which is from another part of the world, the result is just outstanding.. Two distinct desserts from two worlds apart, together in one plate, OMG. Much Wow! There are not sufficient adjectives to describe this artistic definition. An island of Tres Leches (3 milk breads) amid a pool of pistachios, almonds and saffron floating in Ras (saffron milk). A carefully erected rose caramel net completes the look and makes it look like a million dollars!! 😍😍. . Click on the link in bio to read my experience at the wonderland "Masala Library" . P.S Do you love Mumbaiyya #StreetFood?? #TheWickedSoul

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3. Jalebi Caviar

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Another glimpse of my latest blog – My Kinda Library- Masala Library! (link in bio) Jalebi Caviar @MasalaLibrary, BKC Mumbai. Presented in a shell shaped dish, Jalebi is prepared in molecular boondi-like droplets and served next to an airy kesar foam floating in pistachio garnished rabdi. It almost feels as though you have taken a bite right out of a boondi laddoo though the overall sweetness blew away the sweet-o-meter. Now that's called next level #moleculargastronomy 🙌 #thewickedsoul

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4. Pan flavoured candyfloss

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Pan flavoured candy floss as a mouth freshner given in end of your meal Loved it #foodtalk #foodie #famous #innovation #instalike #instapicture #food #thoughs #foodofindia #foodink #foodinsta #loveforfood

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5. Pista Paan Ice-cream

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The deconstructed version of the Paan in the form of Pista Paan, Coconut Ice Cream and Rose Foam. #happyprice – ₹400 #food #gastronomia #foam #coconut #rose #sweet #sweettooth #dessert #dessertporn #desserttable #foodie #foodporn #foodart #foodpics #foodgasm #foodspotting #gourmet #fatdieme #leaves #paan #yum #delicious #eeeeats #eatfamous #forkyeah #fresh #fitness #mumbai #mofos

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6. Mishti Doi Lollipop

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Masala Library (2/3): @masalalibrary knows how to bring a smile on your face with these 'Mishti Doi' Lollipops. #food #foodporn #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodofmumbai #mumbai #mumbaifoodie #foodiediaries #travel #traveldiaries #dessert #lollipop #mishtidoi #bengali #lensplated #masalalibrary #l4l #communityfirst #trelltalemumbai #trellfood

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7. Chips and dip, Indian style.

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#food #difirent

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8. Masala Chai Ice-cream

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Masala Chai ice cream, Jiggs Karla is a genius @masalalibrary #broswhodine #instafood #foodies #foorporn #chai #icecream #mumbai #india @mumbaifood @mumbaifoodie @mumbaifoodlovers @mumbaifoodblogger @mumbai_foodie @mumbai_food_blogger

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Please Don’t Tell, Mumbai

9. Sex in the City (Kheema pav)

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Wanna try sultry version of Kheema Pav?? Head to @Pdtmumbai now!!! Kheema rolled in soft fluffy pavs, aptly named as "Sex in the City" is lipsmackingly good & hard to resist. Follow #TheWickedSoul l #FoodPorn . #NoFilter #mysimpleclick #KheemaPav #KheemaPao #StreetFood #Foodgasm #foodstagram #Mumbaifoodie #foodtalkindia #Foodofmumbai #getgalvanised #Minimalism #VscoIndia #Canon #VscoGrid #foodphotography #oyemyclick #_soi #IndiaClicks #beautifulcuisines #feedfeed #buzzfeed #foodfoodfood

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10. Butter Chicken Risotto

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Indian? Italian? Butter chicken Rissotto at Please Dont Tell, Mumbai. Okay this legitly tasted very nice. And it was different. This one is worth a try there. . . #foodtalkindia #fbai #munchymumbai #foodiliciousmumbai #foodbossindia #whatsforlunchmumbai #bombaybhukkad #eatsleepreviewrepeat #mformumbai #vsco #instagram #mumbaiigers #somumbai #foodofmumbai #thecrazyindianfoodie #foodandwine #indiapictures #gearednomad #agameoftones #artofvisuals #buzzfeast #igmasters #mumbaifoodie #foodbeast #pdtmumbai

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SpiceKlub, Mumbai

11. Pav Bhaji Fondue

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Pav Bhaji Fondue at SpiceKlub Pav Bhaji is …well PAV BHAJI! The food that Mumbai thrives on and reflects the soul of this beautiful city! The food vegetarians gorge on and one of the probable items non vegetarians cant resist either. This rich smooth creamy pav bhaji fondue at @spiceklub is absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a go! Photo credits: @satanssj Turn on your notifications so we can update you about the latest restaurants and food trends in Mumbai! #foodfirstalways #love #pavbhaji #fondue #like4like #bombay #mumbai #mumbaifood #india #instafood #food #foodie #foodporn #foodstagram #wow #drools #hungry #nomnom #igers #igdaily #instalike #instagram #instadaily #mumbaifoodie #foodtalkindia

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12. Pani Puri

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Desi Swag .. Pani puri be like .. #indian #streetfood #concept #spiceklub #yummyinmytummy #bestoftheday #picoftheday #foodistan #foodporm #foodgasm #foodofmumbai #foodie #like4like #share #followforfollow #instalike #instashare #instafollow #webstagram

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13. Bubbling Kulfi

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Bubbling kulfi from @spiceklub .. a lot of eccentrics went in the presentation but the result of molecular gastronomy with kulfi was so damn good #kulfi #vegetarian #mumbaifoodie #delicious #mumbaifoodie #mumbaifoodcrush #food #foodie #foodgram #foodporn #foodgasm #eats #hungry #like4like #yummy #foodilicious #mumbaifoodie #foodoftheday #f52grams #fooddiary #nomnom #foodbeast #foodlover #foodaddict #foodstagram #foodheaven #foodreview #gastronomia #foodblogger #foodbeast #instafood #instagood #vegan

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14. Naannza (Pizza + Naan)

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15. Volcano (Chocolate, Peru jelly and Kesar milk)

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Volcano at Spice Klub, Lower Parel. . [ Price : ₹ 425 ] [ Taste Rating : 4.5/5 ] . This piece of goodness will blow your mind, quite literally! Basically, Volcano is a chocolate mousse, surrounded with small pearls of Peru jelly. Owing to the magical touch of molecular gastronomy, the erruption of Kesar Milk is a delightful sight. Its Super! Its Sweet! Its a blast. . #Volcano #Chocolate #Mousse #Jelly #Kesar #Milk #Delight #Dessert #Desserts #RashmisFoodiePicks #DessertPorn #Food #IgFood #Foodie #FoodPorn #FoodGasm #Sweet #SpiceKlub #FoodFood #MolecularGastronomy #Innovation #Mumbai #MumbaiFoodGuru #MFG #Things2DoInMumbai #TrelltaleMumbai #TrellFood #LowerParel #FoodTalkIndia #FBAI

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16. Flavoured Lassi

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17. Vegetable and Beetroot Spheres

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#NewMenuAlert Kickstarting the new year with some molecular magic, SpiceKlub offers a whole new edge to its menu with exciting additions – here's a look at their Vegetable and Beetroot spheres packed with flavour and spices in true SpiceKlub spirit!

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18. Soap Cake

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Soap cake😍😍 a recommendation from ace food blogger @curly_hair_affair Location: Spiceklub To get featured follow our handle @trellfood and post with #trellfood Sharing the love of food and the presence of gluttons with @trellfood Follow us on www.fb.com/TrellFood #desserts #chocolate #india #foodtalkindia #trellfood #foodgasm #nonnom#yummyinmytummy #foodstagram #sweettooth #yummy #foodporn #instafood #instadaily #photooftheday #flatlay #sweet #instapic #india #vscocam #food #vsco #sweets #lensplated #india #foodie

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19. Deconstructed Vada Pav

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@spiceklub delightfully proved to us that a vegetarian menu can go beyond the norms 🙂 Delicious array of dishes powered by molecular gastronomy. Pictured here is the deconstructed vada pav, which is so awesome! Such an interesting menu. Other remarkable dishes include the Pav Bhaji Fondue, Paneer Lapeta, Kokum Margherita, Rasgulla Cheesecake. Yum! Pic: @meghnagirohtra

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Farzi Cafe, Delhi

20. Parle G Cheesecake

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People who love to eat are always the best people!! Parle G cheese cake by Farzi cafe, CP . Clicked by @anuj_ssr . #Flavorsofdelhi . ParleG #cheesecake #farzicafe #delhi #delhigram #delhidiaries #delhifoodie #delhiwale #delhihai #delhifood #delhifoodblogger #delhi_foodie #delhiing #delhifoodies #delhifoodguide #gobuzzinga #fforfoodie #delhifun #thikanadilli #foodporn #pornfood #foodlover #foodgasm #foodstagram #foodcoma #foodphoto #likeforlike #like4like

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21. Rogan Josh Burger

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PLACE- Farzi Cafe @farzicafe NAME- Rogan Josh Bun RATINGS- 3/5 #food #foodporn #instafood #yummy #amazing #instagood #photooftheday #tasty #eating #foodpic #foodpics #eat #hungry #foodgasm #foodie #TFLers #tweetgram #instamood #instagram #i #picoftheday #instapic #drool #gastronomy #instalike #instadaily #instafollow #burger #love #deathbygluttony

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Indian Accent, Delhi

22. Khandvi Ravioli

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Khandvi Ravioli, Mixed Cheese Mash, Khakra Crisp…Here's to an inventive 2016!

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23. Kitch-ree

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And you thought Khichdi was boring? Chef Manish has spiced up the home-cooked Khichdi into the 'Indian Accent Kitsch-ree, Crispy Bacon or Lotus Root & Peanuts'. #NewMenu#NewDish #IndianAccent #Restaurant #Delhi #Food www.indianaccent.com

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24. Pulled Pork Phulka Tacos

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Taco with an Indian Accent – 'Pulled Pork Phulka Taco' is an Indian twist to the Mexican favourite! #IndianAccent #restaurant #food #delhi

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25. Mishti Doi Cannoli

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Sweet Indulgence with the 'Mishti Doi Cannoli with Amaranth Ladoo' #IndianAccent #restaurant #delhi #food #dessert

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Which one are you going to try first?

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