Apart from the beautiful ghats, temples and narrow alleys; Varanasi or Kashi is also a heaven for food lovers. If you have been craving Banarasi goodies, hunt no more! Lost Recipes, a quaint small place in Wakad is dishing out some authentic Banarasi delicacies at budget friendly prices.
In this chilling weather, we first ordered a ‘Kulhad Chai’ served in kulhads and served from a copper tea pot, a must try for all tea lovers! Next in line was Farra, famous Banarasi steamed dumplings prepared using a mix of dals with rice coating and ginger garlic filling. Served with Pudina chutney and ketchup that are perfect companions for this unique snack.
Talking about some signature dishes, you should relish some authentic Banarasi food served in Thalis with interesting combinations here. Vegetarian Thalis like Farra Thali and Litti Chokha Thali are quite unique.
Sattu, also called the poor man’s protein, is basically roasted gram flour. Lost Recipes serves Littis made with freshly prepared Sattu with Chokha, a mix of roasted Brinjals, chillies, onions, tomatoes, etc. It is the quality of the ingredients and age old recipes add to this rustic and flavourful feel to the experience here.
There is a varied range of lassis and chaats to choose from, fruit lassi, meetha golgappa, tomato chaat and many more. Also the kulhad is not just restricted to chai, as chicken dishes, lassi and chaats are served in kulhads too made with soil brought especially from Benaras.
Despite a heavy meal, one always has some room left for desserts. Gulabjamun and Laung Latta, a dessert famous in Benaras and Kolkata, are a must try. Serving a flavourful melange of signature Benarasi dishes, Lost Recipes offers an unforgettable dining experience.
Lost Recipes
Timings: 10am–11pm
Address: Mont Vert Tropez Rd, near Kaspate Corner, Wakad, Pune.
Contact: 07820830239
