Ratan Tata the most honourary soul is no more here with us but we are still talking about his legacies, his ethics, his most iconic moments, and his adventures. But few know about his rarest interest which is food, as his roots are Parsi and he relishes Parsi foods alot. He maintains a strict diet regime by opting for simple and healthy foods that are delectable to his palate.
Ratan Tata Enjoy the Delicacies of Parsi Food: An Iranian Traditional Richness
Ratan Tata was known for simple living and high ethical values and he always adored home-cooked foods above the highly decorated restaurant foods. He simply adored the Parsi food his sister cooked for him.
He is highly particular about his diet and eats in moderation. His chef Parvez Patel discloses some of the Parsi dishes that Ratan ji relished in his whole life.
Chef Parvez Patel discloses that Ratanji like Khatta-Meetha Masoor daal, Mutton Pulao Dal, nut-rich custard, and Akuri are the main dishes he likes in his daily foods.
Here are the Parsi foods that Ratan Tata delighted his whole lifetime
Dhansak
Dhansak Parsi foods are a mixture of lentils, vegetables, and meat, that are attached deeply to Tata’s core values. It is a home-cooked Parsi meal.
Akuri
Ratan Tata preferred for his breakfast is the scrambled egg dish that is highly nutritious and rich in protein. The scrambled eggs which are not fully cooked mixed with spices like onions, chopped chilies, and black pepper are eaten with pav or double roti.
Masoor Dal
Parsi roots are much inclined from Iranian and Gujarat, so their foods are much tangy and sour. Ratan Tata’s favorite dal is masoor which is based on the nutritious rich value of sodium, potassium, protein, and carbohydrates.
Custard
Ratan Tataji always relishes the cocoa flavor, he loves to eat chocolates. His favorite dessert is a creamy and sweet custard made with fruits, milk, sugar, and chocolate sparklings.
Mumbai Street Foods
After spending much of his adolescent years and his adult phase in Mumbai. He is unable to stop himself from the spicy street connoisseur of Aamchi Mumbai. In his leisure time, he loves to eat tangy and spicy pani puri, vada pav, and pav bhaji.
Thai Foods
The Ratan Tata’s delightful taste for healthy spice and flavourful herbs satiated his appetite based on the Thai delicacies, which he enjoyed at the Thai Pavillion of the Taj President Hotel in Mumbai.
Sali Boti
A famous Parsi dish where mutton curry that is flavored alongside tomatoes, Jaggery, onions, and vinegar. It is garnished at the top with potato french fries. Is the best Parsi dish that is enjoyed by the Ratan Tata.
Patra Ni Macchi
If we are talking about the Parsi and couldn’t mention fish, we are not paying respect to their tradition of food. Patra ni Macchi is a traditional Parsi dish and most unique where fish is marinated with lemon, coconut, and coriander chutney and steamed on the banana leaves.
Berry Pulao
This Parsi culinary richness defines the rich taste of pulao, known as the Burberry pulao. It is the unique taste of pulao that uses Burberry or zereshk , an Iranian berry that is used for garnish purposes. The pulao uses all the Indian traditional spices like cumin, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and saffron. The pulao is served with kebabs and meatballs.
Conclusion
Parsi foods are not highly popular among the Indians. It is spread among the Gujarat and Mumbaikar. The Parsi community dishes are the statement of richness and multicultural Indian cuisines that are the amalgamation of sweetness and sour. Parsis are highly accustomed to the nutritious rich dry fruits and their added value in the foods. Ratan Tata highly adores the Parsi dishes especially made by his sister. He never liked the luxurious food items of the restaurants.
Enjoy the Parsi delicacies at your home, A taste that satiates your palate and gives you a memory that could be relished forever.
