From Aniseed to Wasabi to even Watermelon, the ice cream segment in India has had a terrific makeover. Deebashree Mohanty talks to the manager of Pabrai’s Delhi to know more about this offering and what it takes to sustain this trend in India
This autumn, treat your taste buds to kuch alag! Try the naturally flavoured ice creams that don’t just sound mind boggling, they taste yummy too. So, from an aniseed flavour to wasabi hot ice creams, this season having a cold dessert has a whole new meaning.
“It is a misconception that you cannot have different flavours in ice creams. At Pabrai’s, we keep experimenting with our flavours and the result has been terrific. Our nalen gur flavour sells like hot cake and so do the watermelon and guava flavours. We deal with only seasonal fruits,” Harsh, the owner of this unique ice cream joint in Connaught Place, New Delhi says.
This Kolkata-based ice-cream parlor was founded in 2008 and has 28 outlets across India. The brand claims to deliver natural ice-creams without any artificial essence or added colours. The ice-cream is procured from Kolkata by Rajdhani Express twice a week. The scoops are priced between Rs 39 and Rs 129, and tubs (500 ml) between Rs 222.220 and Rs 417. Almost all ice creams are available over the counter. “However, for the wasabi and spicy falvours, we need at least 24 hours notice. Those ones are made to order,” Harsh tells you, adding that in a couple of months, the outlet has grown manifold and caters to all major hotel chains in India such as the Taj, Park Hotels and many others