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the yellow chilli Chillies are usually blood red or in different hues of green and almost always loaded with pungency! Years ago, amidst a mass of green and red chillies, I bumped into a yellow chilli. I discovered it on the streets of Meerut, my mother's hometown.

As all connoisseurs are aware, Meerut is the melting pot of unique chaats. The special yellow chilli spice mix that the chaatwallas use here add that extra zing along with a confluence of flavours. And that is exactly what the food at The Yellow Chilli represents!

I have travelled the length and breadth of India in search of unique tastes and flavours of various regions that provide inspiration for many of my recipes – All it took was one bite for The Yellow Chilli to come into being! The rest as they say is history!

We first launched in 2001, and now have more than 40 restaurants spread across India and outside its shores too. I'd like to believe this is just the beginning!

shorba : soupTomato Basil ShorbaFor tomato soup lovers, basil adds a healthy, herbal touch

to the Indian tomato soup

Coconut Zaffrani ShorbaSmooth coconut milk soup with fennel and the rich warmth of saffron

Sweet Corn SoupEternal favourite, thick cream of sweet corn

(option of veg / chicken)

Murgh Yakhni ShorbaChicken soup with the goodness of Kashmiri cuisine

Soups are traditionally notconsidered a part of a typicalIndian menu. Soups came to usthanks to the foreign influencesin our cuisine. One of the bestpoints about Indian gastronomyis its adaptability, thus soups havefound a permanent place on ourmenus.

The Tomato Basil Shorba fromour menu, is a fine example of theclassic tomato soup, which is soloved by Indians all over, beingelevated to another level withbasil. The flavours and taste oftomato is best enhanced by basil,a secret that most chefs know.

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taaza : saladGreen SaladGarden fresh, crunchy vegetable salad

Dhuadhaar Aloo Chakhna Chaat Smoky, crunchy potatoes with a tangy dressing

Papaya Peanut KachumberGreen papaya juliennes, cucumbers, carrots, onions tossed with roasted, crushed

Gujarat peanuts and a dash of lemon juice

Masala Papad with Pindi SaladPoppadums topped with a salad of tomatoes and steamed chickpeas

Santri Murgh ChaatShredded tandoori chicken tossed with pickled orange peel

RaitaChoice of boondi, pineapple, cucumber, mint or crispy ladyfinger

shuruaat

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Vegetarian

Kasoori PaneerMalai paneer steeped in crushed black pepper, sundried fenugreek

leaves and creamy yogurt, grilled in tandoor

Hare Masaley ka Bhuna PaneerGriddled cottage cheese with mint and coriander and

loads of spicy, crackling spinach

Harippa Paneer TikkaCottage cheese taken to the next gourmet level with

chillies, tomato and garlic with mukka pyaz and

cherry tomatoes

Fruity Paneer Aur Zaitooni Tikki Cottage cheese mixed with fresh fruits and olives,

served with raw papaya and peanut salad

Tangra Chilli PaneerA paneer chilli dish inspired by Tangra - the

Chinatown of Kolkata

Mixed Grill (Serves 4/2)

Assorted platter of juicy tandoori kababs

pashtooni and more Shabnam ke Moti Mushroom caps overflowing with cheese and cooked

to a delicious golden hue in the tandoor

Aloo NazakatScooped potatoes stuffed with sweet corn, nuts and

served with crisp potato wafers

Chana Jor Garam Tikki Potato patty coated with crunchy chickpea flakes,

served with mint yogurt and papaya relish

Ankurit Dal aur Soyabean ke Shami Kebab Healthy soyabean nuggets mashed with lemon flavored

sprouts

Karara Subz RollCrisp spring rolls with crunchy vegetables in tamarind,

chilli and garlic sauce

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{ Starters : Kababs }

Shaam SaveraOur signature creation- spinach koftas filled with

creamy cottage cheese, served on a velvety

tomato butter gravy

Makhanwala PaneerFenugreek accentuated tomato and butter gravy with

creamy, melt-in-the-mouth chunks of paneer

Paneer Taka Tak Bite sized cottage cheese tikkas cooked, till dry, on a

griddle with fresh, chopped tomatoes

~ 325

Kofta-E-Pukhtan

Melt-in-the-mouth cottage cheese koftas, grilled and

served in a stewed pumpkin curry

Adraki Dhania PaneerCottage cheese tossed with robust ginger and fresh coriander

~ 325

curries { handi : kadhai : stir-fry }

Garha Dum ke AlooKashmiri style potatoes in yogurt, cashewnut and saffron gravy,

tempered with star anise and browned garlic

Ralli Milli Subziyan Farm fresh seasonal vegetables shreds tossed with spices and green chillies

Mushroom ka Josh Tender white button mushrooms cooked in browned onion and

yogurt curry with fennel seeds and Kashmiri garam masala

~ 315

Anglo Indian Bahaar A mélange of mushroom, baby corn, broccoli, bell peppers and onions

tossed with burnt garlic and tomato masala, served over spinach saag

Sarson ka SaagClassic blend of mustard leaves and spinach topped with butter and

garlic tempering, goes best with makke ki tandoori roti

Guncha-O-Keema (Gobi Mutter)Cauliflower and green peas with rich onion tomato masala



Lalla Mussa DalA blend of black and green lentils in our signature style

Dal Tadka DhabaTempered yellow lentils

Maha-Rajma MasalaKidney beans with fresh tomatoes and flavoured with

ground pepper, cinnamon and dry coriander

Martban Ke ChholayKabuli chickpeas cooked with ginger and

roasted cumin, served in a claypot

dal : rajma : chholay

One of the best selling dishes at The Yellow Chilli restaurants is the Lalla Mussa Dal. On busy days, a couple of hundred litres being dished out is normal!

This dal is believed to have originated at the Lalla Mussa station in the North Western Frontier Province. A blend of black and green lentil is cooked overnight on slow heat with essential spices. Cream, ghee and butter add to the richness.

Most of the guests visiting our restaurantsask for Shaam Savera. It's not just any paneer curry, but one that has a very interesting anecdote attached to it. Shaam Savera has the unique distinction of being the very first item cooked by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor on his widely popular cooking show Khana Khazana, which incidentally ran for almost two decades. Order it to experience the magic of having evening and morning on your plate.

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pashtooni and moreTandoori Basil PrawnsBasil scented juicy prawns cooked to perfection with mint and creamy yogurt

Kali Mirch Methi Fish TikkaFish tikka with crushed black pepper and dried fenugreek leaves

served with crackling spinach

Nimbu Mirch Tawa Fish Fillet of fish steeped in lemon and chilli marinade and grilled till crisp

Amritsari MacchiSpeciality from Amritsar, fish fried crisp and drizzled with

lemon juice, served with mukka pyaaz

fish andseafood


curriesKadai PrawnsPrawns tossed with freshly ground spices, bell peppers and fresh tomatoes

Tomato Macchi Pan seared fillet of fish topped with tomatoes and dry roasted masala.

A sweet and sour delicacy

Fish Tikka MasalaFish tikka tossed with onion tomato masala


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Lawrence Road Tandoori MurghChicken cooked in the popular Lawrence

Road, Amritsar style with creamy yogurt

Lemon Grass Chicken Tikka Lemon grass accentuated chicken tikkas served with

raw papaya and peanut salad

Murgh Kasoori Boti Chicken supremes with kasoori methi and crushed

black peppercorns, cooked in tandoor and served

with sweet chilli pickled radish

Kurkure Kukkad Shreds of crisp chicken breast coated with our signature blend of spices

Frontier Mixed Grill (serves 4/2)Special collection of mutton, chicken and fish kababs

Chandi Kaliyan Mild flavoured chicken tikkas with cheese and

lemon butter, served with creamy yogurt onions

Murgh Angaar BedgiHot and spicy chicken tikkas, bedgi reigns!

Khasta Kaju ChickenCashewnut coated chicken nuggets tossed in

Indo-Chinese spices, served with crisp masala

noodles

Chowringhee Chilli ChickenChilli chicken with a Kolkata connection - from

the bylanes of Central Kolkata,served with

pickled bell peppers

chickenpashtooni and more



Puran Singh da Tariwala MurghChicken in gravy – inspired by a dhaba

Lazeez Murgh Tikka MasalaTasty, spicy, succulent - best paired with butter naan

Murgh MakhniThe classic butter chicken

Lapta ChickenSlices of chicken tossed with bird chillies,

fennel, garlic and peppercorns

Murgh Survedaar Chicken curry with black pepper and fresh coriander

Cream Chicken Ludhianvi Shaan-E-Punjab –succulent chicken cubes in a creamy

yogurt curry

Nargisi Anda Curry A must for egg lovers – eggs coated with mashed potatoes in a

signature gravy

curries { handi : kadhai : stir-fry } Indian chicken curries have been so globalized that one of them is already the national food of the UK, the chicken tikka masala!

Take the butter chicken, today every place serves a different version of this dish, yet, the debatable origins of it do not make it any less loved and less tasty for anyone eating it ! Try The Yellow Chilli version of this delectable dish!

One of our chicken specialities is the Puran Singh da Tariwala Murgh. Puran Singh ran a dhaba on the Ambala-Delhi road, the place is almost a pilgrimage spot for foodies and most people flock there to savour this delicious chicken curry.

What we serve is our version but with the basics from the original recipe intact. Yes, you can compare notes, but make sure you share the results with us!

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lamb

Rogan josh is one of the most popular mutton curries on the Indian culinary chart. You will find this dish at most restaurants. Interestingly, there are as many recipes of this dish as there are places where it is served.

Typically the red colour of this curry comes from Ratan Jot, a natural red colouring agent. To really enjoy rogan josh you must have at least one nalli in your portion, because the nalli is the star of this dish.

The true test of a good rogan josh is the consistency of the curry, it ought to be velvety smooth and the mutton should melt in your mouth.

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Nalli Rogan JoshA traditional favourite from Kashmir – lamb shanks in a rich gravy

Bhuna Gosht Juicy, tender lamb – best served with tandoori roti

Gosht Keema Mutter Highland lamb loin pounded and stewed with browned onions and green peas

Dum Ki KaliyanSlow fire cooked boneless lamb cubes in yogurt and almond curry

curries

Pakhtooni Burra Boti Cilantro and lemon grass marinated spit roasted lamb served with mashed

cumin potatoes

Ghee Roast Mutton Chunky Kerala style chilli mutton with a potpourri of flavours

Pudina Seekh Tender minty lamb skewers

Raan Buzzkazi (serves 2)Tandoori roasted leg of lamb, finished over charcoal barbecue basted with garlic

and pepper oil

pashtooni and more



saath ke

liye

roti : breads

Mint ParathaParatha flavoured with fresh mint

Lachha Paratha(Option of olive oil/without butter available)

Stuffed Kulcha Potato / Paneer


Tandoori Roti Plain / Butter

Pyaz Mirch ki Roti

Roomali Roti

Missi Roti

Naan Plain / Butter

Lasooni Naan

Basil Butter Naan

Tomato Naan

Peshawari NaanNaan flecked with fragrant fennel, pistachios and black sesame

Signature

chaawal : rice

Nizami Tarkari BiryaniAromatic vegetable biryani, served sealed

Matar / Jeera PulaoGreen peas / Cumin pulao

Sada ChawalSteamed Rice

Taka Tak Fried Rice Our own Taka Tak speciality, experimented

with basmati rice and oriental flavours

Hakka NoodlesNext Generation Innovation!

A fusion of sumptuous paneer tikka tossed

hakka style with noodles

Veg Non-Veg

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Amchi Mumbai Rustami Biryani Inspired by a secret Parsi household recipe of

Mumbai - blend of spiced lamb and rice

Dum Gosht Biryani Saffron flavoured lamb biryani, served sealed

Murgh Noormahal Biryani Rose oil accentuated saffron flavoured chicken

biryani, served sealed

Hakka NoodlesNext Generation Innovation!

Delicious and succulent chicken tikka

tossed hakka style with noodles


meetha : desserts

Gulab-e-GulkandNew avatar of the traditional Gulab Jamun, soft, condensed

milk balls stuffed with candied rose petals

Makhan Elaichi Mousse Butter and whipped cream with crunchy elaichi crackers

Frukhand Mini chocolate cups topped with fresh fruit flavoured yogurt

Zauk-e-ShahiTaste of India, mini gulab jamuns served with rabdi

and crispy, sweetened bread

Kesari Kulfi with RabdiSaffron flavoured Indian ice cream with creamy, silky rabdi

Cappuccino Coffee Cake with Butterscotch LavaHot cappuccino cup shaped milk cake with praline ice cream

and sticky butterscotch sauce

Choice of Ice Creams

Masala CuttingMumbai street style inspired tea

A set of 4 glasses

A set of 6 glasses

An Indian meal, especially a celebratory one, isn't complete without a dessert and a paan. The dessert promotes a sense of well-being and satiety and the paan aids in the digestion of all the heavy food consumed.

One of our signature desserts here, is the Gulab-e-Gulkand. It's a clever fusion of dessert and paan, gulab jamun stuffed with a vital ingredient of paan - Gulkand. Bet you cannot have one all by yourself!

Desserts made with the goodness of milk and chocolate release happy feelings in the brain and leave you with a feeling of contentment. There is a school of thought that believes that having sweets at the end of a meal promotes digestion. Whatever the theory, there is no doubt that a meal feels complete only if there are desserts on the menu.

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