Delhi ‘O’ Delhi
Image: It’s Indian Jim, but not as you know it! From slickly redesigned street food to twists and turns incorporating Aussie produce, this restaurant impresses with dishes from India’s political hub.
It’s Indian Jim, but not as you know it! From slickly redesigned street food to twists and turns incorporating Aussie produce, this restaurant impresses with dishes from India’s political hub. A summery Khasta Raj Kachori ($12) – puffy besan and semolina pastry stuffed with curried potato and chickpeas, and drizzled with mint, tamarind and yoghurt – invigorates and refreshes your palate. Your personal trainer will approve of the healthy yet tasty Salmon Charminar ($16) and the fragrant Tikka Kukkad ($13), a yoghurt and spice marinated spatchcock cooked in the clay oven. The heady aromas of cardamom and curry leaves leap from a well-balanced Mopala Murgh ($18). The chef shows great skill in retaining the integrity of the main protein despite an avalanche of big flavours in both the creamy coconut Duck Karuval ($19) and the tomato and Kashmiri chilli rich Goat Aloo ($20). Coconut with Green Peas and Beans ($8) is an inspired and essential side; ditto for a Laccha Paratha ($5). Even the saffron and cumin infused Basmati rice in the Zafrani Pilaf ($3) had me smiling… though the fresh, house-made (sour lime) Pickle ($2) might be an acquired taste. Cleverly chosen wines like the Finke El Origen Torrentes ($40) are a credit to the sommelier. Popular for good reason!
Delhi ‘O’ Delhi
3-13 Erskineville Rd, Newtown
Ph: (02) 9557 4455 www.delhiodelhi.com.au
Indian $$
