India, Feb. 20 -- Irani cafes and bakeries in South Mumbai, a cornerstone of the city's heritage, food culture and history, may lose some of their flavour, thanks to the switch from charcoal- and wood-fired ovens to green fuels. These are not the only food establishments impacted by the ban on the use of wood and charcoal as directed by the Bombay High Court on January 9.

After the court's directive, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a circular prohibiting the use of fossil fuels in all commercial establishments using traditional methods of cooking and baking. On February 14, 2025, HT was the first to report on the ban on charcoal tandoors in restaurants. Notices have been issued to more than 80 open-air eateries, dhaba...