Udvada in Gujarat is one of the most important places of worship for the Parsi community. Cafe Farohar, run by a mother and son, is a favorite spot for foodies who seek a unique taste of Parsi food there.
Early 1980s. A Parsi girl who was only 18 years old started tiffin service. Her restaurant quickly became famous for the taste and quality of the food. After some time, she got married and entered the household. Then 37 years later, in January 2017, she sees an advertisement in the newspaper – a vacancy for a caretaker at a dharmasala in Udwada, Gujarat, one of the most important places of worship for the Parsi community. She applied for it and got the job.
It is a place of worship where Parsi devotees come from different parts of the world. She had a desire to bring something new to the food served in her Dharamsala. Even as one of the most important places of worship for the Parsi community, she realized that her Parsi food was not available there.
Then he thought why he could not set up such a restaurant. Then in the same year she started a restaurant in Udvada.
Name of the restaurant– Cafe Farohar
Owner’s Name – Hila Marolia
Son Shezad, who was looking for a job in the hotel industry abroad, also joined Hila. Cafe Farohar is one of the busiest eateries in Udwada after five years.
Beri Pulao, Kid Gosht, Salli Marghi, Tapeli Kebab etc. is a feast for the eyes. This mother and son admit that it was a bit of a challenging decision to include dishes on the menu that are not so famous, but are very important in the tradition of the Parsi community. But today those dishes have many fans.
They serve dishes costing up to 400 rupees in the cafe. They say that serving the tastiest Parsi food to the devotees who come to the city is more important than profit.
Content Summary : Shezad Marolia, A blend of Parsi culture and tradition on a plate