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Navroz 2025 Blends Tradition and Innovation in Mumbai’s Parsi Cuisine

Mumbai’s Parsi community celebrates the New Year with traditional feasts and modern culinary twists, highlighting both heritage and creativity.

A traditional Parsi Navroz feast is eaten on a banana leaf
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Overview

  • Iconic Mumbai restaurants like Britannia & Co., Soda Bottle Opener Wala, and Kyani & Co. remain central to Navroz celebrations, offering authentic Parsi dishes.
  • Chefs are reimagining classics like Patra Ni Machhi and Dhansak with contemporary techniques, vegetarian adaptations, and international influences.
  • Vegetarian options such as Patra Nu Paneer and plant-based Dhansak are gaining popularity, making Parsi cuisine more accessible to diverse diners.
  • Desserts like Lagan Nu Custard are being modernized with refined ingredients and techniques, while retaining their cultural significance.
  • The festival underscores the Parsi community’s rich culinary heritage, blending traditional flavors with innovative presentations to appeal to modern tastes.