It’s always a pleasure to dine at Nilgiri’s. I must admit, this time around we have had one of the most interesting menus. Here’s what we had:
Starters
Aloo Chana Dal Samosa with pomegranate chutney (above)
Thanda Baingan (charred eggplant | dry lentil chutney | seasoned yoghurt & caramelised onions)
Paneer Tikka Chaat (tandoor-cooked ‘paneer’ | mint chatni | spiced chick peas & ‘besan’ vermicelli)
Main Dishes
Bhindi Til Aur Imli (baby okra | ground sesame, tamarind & curry leaf sauce)
Zeera Gobhi Saag (cauliflower flowerettes | roast cumin, coriander & turmeric garlic & fenugreek tempered spinach puree)
Paneer Methi Kofta (house-made fresh ‘paneer’ kofta fresh fenugreek & ginger filling | ‘malai’ sauce)
Lahsooni Dal Makhani (slow-cooked trio of lentils fresh garlic & ‘pepe saya’ ghee ‘tadka’). I must admit, Nilgiri’s dhal is an absolute triumph! It’s so creamy and moorish.
Pilaf (above)
Dessert
Fig Almond & Honey Kulfi (fig & local ‘two creeks’ honey-flavoured Indian ice-cream with almonds)