Nilgiri’s did it again!

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)