<p>It is my everyday view from the Metro whenever I cross Trinity station. Something about this place always caught my attention, right from the time it opened its doors in 2017. Maybe it’s the view or perhaps the name - ‘Fabcafe’, is an organic initiative by apparel brand ‘FabIndia’.</p>.<p>Strategically placed at the same spot where there was once ‘Kids Kemp’, this place is not hard to miss. The quaint little cafe brings with it a menu of healthy and organic food options; primarily highlighting locally sourced and seasonal produce, and some forgotten grains.</p>.<p>Having waited for so long, I finally got a chance to explore their menu and was pleasantly surprised with the variety they have. The everlasting love for street food that I have, the word ‘golgappa’, instantly caught my attention. We asked for a ‘Spicy Sprout Filled Golgappa’, stuffed with spicy aloo and bean sprouts. The slightly tangy taste of lime in the perfectly mashed and salted potato was the best I have had outside the street. The ‘puris’ were crisp and could hold in quite an amount of water. The ‘puris’ came with three types of water - the classic mint, pomegranate and pineapple. The last one is a personal favourite. The sweet and sour but a bit tangy in taste seamlessly complemented the ‘golgappas’. </p>.<p>We asked for a ‘Hariyali Murgh Tikka’ for starters too. Wasn’t expecting much of a ‘healthy kabab’ until I took a bite of the tender chicken piece. Marinated with mint, coriander leaves and an array of Indian spices, the tikkas were aromatic and finely cooked — a quick bite of another piece was a yes! </p>.<p>While we munched on the tikkas, we asked for a ‘Chicken Chettinad’ for main course and to go with it a plate of ‘Singhara Flour Chapati’, a dairy-free and vegan option made of Singhara and potato flour. </p>.<p>Being the rice person that I am, my meal isn’t complete without it. So, I asked for a bowl of red rice I can enjoy the chicken with. The aromatic curry prepared with 15 roasted Indian spices and coconut was a bliss to the palate. However, the strong taste of ‘garam masala’ was a bit too much. </p>.<p>‘Dal Makhani’ is a staple for me whenever I order food online. That’s almost thrice a week! I like it to be a certain way — creamy, right consistency of thickness and a soothing aroma of spice and ghee — yes, all of it matters.</p>.<p>When I saw the dish in a ‘healthy menu’, I was frankly, a bit sceptical but I couldn’t hold myself from trying it out. It was a pretty surprise for me. Ditching the traditional ingredients, they have prepared the dal with home-churned white butter with no cream but they got it all right. </p>.<p>We washed down our wholesome meal with a glass of sweet and salt lime juice made of jaggery while we waited for the berry ice cream - made of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry, and chocolate cake. The ice cream was a bit too sweet, we were told, it was because of the raspberry. But the cake was grain-free, moist and chocolatey and just perfect.</p>.<p>‘Fabcafe’ is located at 18, First Floor, Ramanashree Arcade, MG Road. For details, call 8448599581. </p>
<p>It is my everyday view from the Metro whenever I cross Trinity station. Something about this place always caught my attention, right from the time it opened its doors in 2017. Maybe it’s the view or perhaps the name - ‘Fabcafe’, is an organic initiative by apparel brand ‘FabIndia’.</p>.<p>Strategically placed at the same spot where there was once ‘Kids Kemp’, this place is not hard to miss. The quaint little cafe brings with it a menu of healthy and organic food options; primarily highlighting locally sourced and seasonal produce, and some forgotten grains.</p>.<p>Having waited for so long, I finally got a chance to explore their menu and was pleasantly surprised with the variety they have. The everlasting love for street food that I have, the word ‘golgappa’, instantly caught my attention. We asked for a ‘Spicy Sprout Filled Golgappa’, stuffed with spicy aloo and bean sprouts. The slightly tangy taste of lime in the perfectly mashed and salted potato was the best I have had outside the street. The ‘puris’ were crisp and could hold in quite an amount of water. The ‘puris’ came with three types of water - the classic mint, pomegranate and pineapple. The last one is a personal favourite. The sweet and sour but a bit tangy in taste seamlessly complemented the ‘golgappas’. </p>.<p>We asked for a ‘Hariyali Murgh Tikka’ for starters too. Wasn’t expecting much of a ‘healthy kabab’ until I took a bite of the tender chicken piece. Marinated with mint, coriander leaves and an array of Indian spices, the tikkas were aromatic and finely cooked — a quick bite of another piece was a yes! </p>.<p>While we munched on the tikkas, we asked for a ‘Chicken Chettinad’ for main course and to go with it a plate of ‘Singhara Flour Chapati’, a dairy-free and vegan option made of Singhara and potato flour. </p>.<p>Being the rice person that I am, my meal isn’t complete without it. So, I asked for a bowl of red rice I can enjoy the chicken with. The aromatic curry prepared with 15 roasted Indian spices and coconut was a bliss to the palate. However, the strong taste of ‘garam masala’ was a bit too much. </p>.<p>‘Dal Makhani’ is a staple for me whenever I order food online. That’s almost thrice a week! I like it to be a certain way — creamy, right consistency of thickness and a soothing aroma of spice and ghee — yes, all of it matters.</p>.<p>When I saw the dish in a ‘healthy menu’, I was frankly, a bit sceptical but I couldn’t hold myself from trying it out. It was a pretty surprise for me. Ditching the traditional ingredients, they have prepared the dal with home-churned white butter with no cream but they got it all right. </p>.<p>We washed down our wholesome meal with a glass of sweet and salt lime juice made of jaggery while we waited for the berry ice cream - made of strawberry, blueberry and raspberry, and chocolate cake. The ice cream was a bit too sweet, we were told, it was because of the raspberry. But the cake was grain-free, moist and chocolatey and just perfect.</p>.<p>‘Fabcafe’ is located at 18, First Floor, Ramanashree Arcade, MG Road. For details, call 8448599581. </p>
