26th May- Lipakshi and our Date at Doaba

Lipakshi and I

I am on a diet; my best friend Lipakshi  (in picture) keeps telling me that only a best friend like her will be honest enough to tell me that I'm fat. Sometimes I wish she weren't that honest with me, because she says that quite often....which makes me defiant, and I secretly go to the places where we get the yummiest of food and, well, I eat to my heart’s delight!


Maybe after reading this column I might get into trouble with Lipakshi, but I intend to make it up to her by taking her to Doaba Sweets and Restaurant. The 'garma -garam' Jalebi ought to make her heart melt. On my last visit there I met with the owner of the place, Mr. Narinder Soor; what a pleasant man to speak with. He is passionate about food and the magical power of words. Not many people know this about him: he also writes lyrics to songs! Mr. Soor comes to Canada from Khushalpur, Punjab. He first moved here in 1988 and since then has made our lives wonderful and healthy with his 100% vegetarian food. Mr. Soor, tells me about how this is his family business. He helped with the first Doaba, which opened 10 years ago in Brampton and is still a success. This restaurant is owned by his elder brother. Mr. Soor now has his very own Doaba in Mississauga, which is comparatively new at 3 years old.


While listening to Mr. Soor telling me about his family and their dedication to making this restaurant a success, I help my self to some of the delicious food they have to offer. I remember when I first moved to Canada a year ago, The Doaba was one of the first few restaurants I visited. I have never had better Chana Kulcha in my life! I sit here today as well eating the Chana Kulcha. They have really good Punjabi food in this restaurant. My husband Karthik's favourite is the Sarson ka Sag and Makki di Roti. We also love the thali they have and the best part is everything is 100% vegetarian! Recently they have started with the Gujarati thali as well. Those of you who do not have egg even in cakes should most definitely try their egg-less cake which they started about six months ago.

Jalebis made in Desi Ghee

The sweets corner of their shop has a variety to choose from: they have rasmalai, kulfi faluda, khoya and paneer sweets and not to forget the hot and delicious Jalebis which are served only on the weekends or on special order during the weekdays. The Jalebis are made true 'Desi-ishtyle' with desi ghee. Believe me, if I’m risking a stern reprimand from my wanna be mom/best friend Lipi, it’s bound to be good.

Try the Doaba out this weekend, and if you intend to have a party you should try out their catering option; it’s worth the money.

Doaba means uniting of 2 rivers; Doaba can also mean the story of two brothers, or the story of this couple - Narinder and Devinder's struggle to feed us good food...or the uniting of east and west to give us Doaba. Doaba for me means different types of kulchas, parathas, chaat items and not to forget the life saving Jalebis!

The Doaba is located on: 5390 Terry Fox Way, Mississauga, ON L5V0A5