Bite Into Bharat: The Chocolates That Bring India’s Local Delights to Life

Bite Into Bharat: The Chocolates That Bring India’s Local Delights to Life

By Nishang Narayan

Published on July 3, 2025

India’s identity is woven not just through its myriad languages and breathtaking landscapes, but through the vibrant tapestry of its flavours. Every region brings its own sensory signature—tastes that spark memories, transport us back home, and gently remind us who we are.

It’s a legacy that doesn’t merely nourish; it narrates. A handful of spices from Kerala’s lush coast or a melt-in-the-mouth biscuit from a Hyderabadi bakery can stir more emotion than a stack of photo albums ever could.

Now imagine capturing these soulful regional stories in something as universal as chocolate. That’s exactly what MISHTHAAN, a beautifully curated collection of regional-inspired chocolates, sets out to do. Born from a passion to celebrate India’s rich culinary soul, MISHTHAAN transforms the country’s most iconic local flavours into luxurious chocolate experiences.

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Each bar isn’t just a sweet treat—it’s a taste memory reinvented. A heartfelt indulgence where heritage meets innovation, turning chocolate into a canvas for India’s most beloved stories.

Here’s how this delicious journey across Bharat unfolds, one irresistible bite at a time:

MISHTHAAN Mahabaleshwar Berries & Rose Dark Chocolate

From the strawberry fields of Maharashtra
This bar is a quiet homage to Mahabaleshwar, the famed land of berries. It brings together handpicked strawberries and cranberries from the misty hills, layered with delicate rose petals that add a fragrant, almost poetic softness. Wrapped in velvety dark chocolate, it tastes like early morning walks, market stalls overflowing with fruit, and rose gardens still wet with dew.

MISHTHAAN Kolkata Meetha Paan Milk Chocolate

A sweet stroll through the bylanes of Bengal
Kolkata doesn’t just serve paan—it offers a whole ritual, rich in charm and tradition. This milk chocolate bar captures that experience with surprising grace. Delicate notes of betel leaf, cardamom, and traditional paan ingredients blend seamlessly into creamy chocolate, transforming a beloved street-side delight into something smooth, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying. It’s paan without the chew, only the enchantment.

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MISHTHAAN Maharashtra's Alphonso Mango & Cardamom Milk Chocolate

A slice of Ratnagiri summers
Few things announce an Indian summer quite like the golden glow of Alphonso mangoes. This chocolate celebrates that lush sweetness, pairing it with the gentle warmth of cardamom—a spice often hidden in grandmother’s mithai boxes. The result? Sunshine in a bar—rich, juicy, aromatic, and comforting. A celebration of mango season you can relish all year round.

MISHTHAAN Kerala’s Malabar Black Pepper & Pineapple Milk Chocolate

Where spice meets sweetness on Kerala’s coast
At first bite, the pineapple shines through—tangy, tropical, playful. Then comes a gentle whisper of Malabar black pepper that adds depth and a subtle thrill. It’s a bar that tells two stories—the fruit vendor and the spice trader—blending them into one delicious narrative. Kerala, in its layered, generous, slightly mischievous glory.

MISHTHAAN Hyderabad Osmania Biscuits Milk Chocolate

Tea-time nostalgia, reimagined
Osmania biscuits are a Hyderabadi classic—soft, buttery, just a touch salty. This bar folds that comforting flavour into a creamy milk chocolate base, creating a treat that feels like a warm cup of chai and conversations that linger into twilight. It’s subtle, familiar, and nearly impossible to stop at just one piece.

With each thoughtfully crafted bar, MISHTHAAN doesn’t just satisfy sweet cravings. It reconnects us with places we miss, people we cherish, and traditions we carry in our hearts.

This isn’t just chocolate.
This is India—made beautifully, delectably edible.


The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

The Leela Gandhinagar offered guests a festive culinary experience with its specially curated Navratri Thali, designed to celebrate both the spiritual and gastronomic essence of the nine-day festival.

The thali featured a variety of satvik delicacies, including sabudana vada, sago cutlets, paneer makhni, khatta meetha kaddu, samak rice, and kuttu puri, providing a wholesome and nourishing meal. Festive desserts such as rajgira laddoo and sabudana kheer completed the offering, creating a delightful conclusion to the meal.

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Garba enthusiasts especially appreciated the thali, enjoying a fulfilling meal before and after the vibrant dance festivities. This initiative highlighted The Leela Gandhinagar’s dedication to honouring cultural traditions through authentic and thoughtfully crafted culinary offerings.


WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, is inviting guests to celebrate Navratri with a specially curated Navratri Thali, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

The festive thali brings together an assortment of seasonal, vrat-friendly dishes crafted to offer an authentic dining experience. Guests can relish delicacies such as Quinoa Shakarkandi Shikampuri Kebabs, Kuttu Palak Patta Chat, Chatpati Dhabi Arbi, Sabudana Singhdana Khichdi, Kashiphal Gulabjamun ki Sabzi, Srikhand, Rasgulla, Gulab aur Anaar ki Lassi, along with many more festive favourites.

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Visitors can enjoy the thali in the elegant ambience of WelcomCafe Jacaranda, beautifully decorated to reflect the spirit of Navratri, or choose the comfort of their home by ordering via Swiggy and Zomato.

Navratri Thali at WelcomCafe Jacaranda

  • Dates: 22nd September – 5th October

  • Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Dinner: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm.


Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

By Hariharan U

Published on September 23, 2025

India’s much-loved snacks and dining brand, Haldiram’s, has rolled out its festive campaign, ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’, offering a thoughtfully curated menu for the nine days of Navratri. The special collection blends rituals with taste, giving devotees a wide variety of vrat-friendly dishes to enjoy during the celebrations.

The menu features a mix of light snacks and hearty meals designed to suit fasting traditions. Some highlights include Kurkuri Sabudana Tikki, Sabudana Papdi Chaat, Singhara Paneer Pakoda, along with elaborate offerings like Navratri Tandoori Sizzler, Vrat Aloo Sabji Combo, and Singhara Parantha. For those with a sweet tooth, festive favourites such as Ghiya Halwa and Sweet Potato Halwa add the perfect finishing touch.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Kailash Agarwal, President, Retail, Haldiram’s, said, “At Haldiram’s, we trust that food binds hearts in every celebration. To comfort the devotees during this auspicious time of celebrating Navratri with their dear ones, our ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu has combined traditional vrat-friendly ingredients with Haldiram’s signature flavours to create offerings that are both comforting and indulgent.”

The ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu is available at Haldiram’s restaurants across North India, and customers can also order it through Zomato for home delivery.

With its festive warmth and vrat-friendly dishes, Haldiram’s once again reinforces its place as a brand that celebrates India’s traditions with taste and innovation.

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