From quite some time a new food trend has been doing the rounds and it’s black! The charcoal infused food trend has created a storm on social media. We know you have heard of how activated charcoal purifies the air and yes of late it is being used in beauty products and air purifiers. But now this ingredient is used in lots of dishes too! We found a bunch of spots that are making black coloured food with edible activated charcoal. Yes, guys, all the food items are made with natural elements and are 100% safe for consumption. So if you want to experiment, check out these 8 innovative dishes and find out where to get them in your city.
1. Charcoal Burger
One of the earliest things to spread a buzz in town was the black burgers. In case you haven’t tried, with two black buns and creamy grilled chicken filled inside, this burger is probably what happiness looks! And all thanks to Uncle American, who’re dishing out these grilled chicken and grilled vegetable burgers. Now doesn’t that make your mouth water?
Where: Uncle American, 12/20, Main Market, East Patel Nagar, New Delhi
Contact: 011 66992229
2. Black Beast Sandwich
Have you heard of black sandwich? Well, Healthie dish out a monstrous and beasty black sandwich which is winning our hearts with its huge size and innovative look. With yummy and juicy grilled chicken, tomatoes and cheese between two freshly-baked multigrain black bread slices sound like a perfect combination of healthy and tasty! And yes for all the vegetarians they have an option for you also- juicy grilled paneer with cheese and tomatoes.
Where: Healthie- Saket, Noida, Gurgaon & Other Outlets
Contact: 8448 097 372
3. Edible Lava Coal- Dahi Ke Kabab
Have you ever thought that kebabs can be given an amazing twist? Yes, we found a whole new avatar to Dahi Ke Kabab at Molecule Air Bar and you will not be able to believe your eyes. The look and texture of kebabs are given by adding the activated charcoal to the mixture while preparing. And these look like edible coal balls but as soon as you gorge you will defo crave for more. They even sprinkle it with a secret ingredient (yellow in color) that they call lava ash.
Where: Molecule Air Bar, SCO 53, 4th Floor, Main Market, Sector 29, Gurgaon
Contact: 011 66992205
4. Chittara Nera e Bottarga- Spaghetti
Sounds confusing? Wait, Chitara Nere e Bottarga is basically handmade black squid ink (it’s added to the noddles) style noodles dressed in extra olive oil, lemon, butter, and Italian cheese. The Artusi Ristorante e Bar does these amazing twist to the noodles, how about trying them? Must one for anyone who loves spaghetti.
Where: Artusi Ristorante e Bar, M-24, M Block Market, GK 2, New Delhi
Contact: +91 8800209695
5. Carbon Casablanca Waffles
Did you know that there is something called black waffles? IceKraft serves soul-satisfying black waffles called Carbon Casablanca Waffles and they are stealing our hearts. With the serving of chocolate and sprinkles on top, this quirky waffle dish is making us drool. Apart from this they also serve Black Chocolate Monster which has activated charcoal, brownies, oreo, Nutella and what not. Must have for the one who loves chocolate.
Where: IceKraft- E 1, Shop 5, Ground Floor, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi
Contact: 011 40415949
6. Black Rice Bowl
Unique and awesome, is what we can describe the black rice bowl at Healthie. With activated charcoal, added to these rice gives it a unique color and taste is sheer ambrosial bliss. The exotic black rice is served with vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds, and delicious orange soya sauce. It’s a complete bowl of healthy and tasty to hog on.
Where: Healthie- Saket, Noida, Gurgaon & Other Outlets
Contact: 8448 097 372
7. Nightmare Ice Cream
We’ve always been fascinated by funky ice cream flavors, and guess what, the black gothic ice creams are currently ruling the hearts of the town! The Funnel Hill Creamery introduced Gothic Ice Creams in which they’ve got options – Nightmare, Devil’s Hill and Crazy Panda. The activated charcoal is mixed in the mixture of the base to give it a black color. Comes in a black cone with a super scrumptious scoop of black coconut ice cream! Yummy!
Where: The Funnel Hill Creamery, G-55, Ground Floor, Main Market, Green Park, New Delhi
Contact: +91 7042402589
8. Kala Tikka Chicken
Sounds a bit fancy? The activated charcoal is mixed with the mashed chicken to give a black color to the dish. Don’t worry guys, it’s 100% natural and you can consume it. You can find this amazing tikka chicken at Quaff Microbrewery which is served with walnut chutney.
Where: Quaff Microbrewery, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
Contact: 0124 4360107
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