Holiday Catering Orders

The Holiday Season is fast approaching. We will be working through out the season to fulfil your Holiday / party orders. Feel free to create your own menu and contact us either on 0293680123 or info@delhibytheway.com.au. 


You can choose to party at our place or get food delivered at your location. Just let us know at the earliest.


Cheers to Good Times.

The Perfect Planner

Once upon a time, a wife was looking for an venue for husband's birthday dinner. She and her daughter were eagerly looking forward to the night. Dilemma was that she didn't know where to head out as she wanted to dine in a  new place close to Sydney City and wanted a lavish Indian supper.


She consulted her friends and put faith in their suggestion by booking a table at Delhi By The Way.
On the birthday evening, both husband and wife got back from office, picked their daughter from day care and walked in the restaurant. They selected a place close to the fireplace as it was warm and cosy. It provided the much needed respite from the cold wind outside.


Everything was going as the wife wished - good food, relaxed ambience and her daughter was busy colouring the fairy picture given to her by the wait staff, which allowed some time with her husband.


Suddenly, she realized that she seems to have missed the Birthday Cake! Oh God, now it was too late since they had finished their main course and all near-by bakeries were closed. She rushed to the waitress standing at the counter and asked her to do 'something'. The waitress smiled and reassured her that it will be taken care of - the Indian way.


Soon, their main course plates were cleared and dessert plates were put on the table. Both daughter and husband were surprised and wife prayed that this "surprise" better turn out to be good.


The Manager and the waitress emerged from the kitchen with a Birthday candle sparkler mounted on Kulfi (Indian ice cream) and Gulab Jamun - the perfect Indian desserts to satisfy the sweet tooth. The dining hall filled with "Happy Birthday" chorus and wife took a relief sigh - the night was ending well.


Post relishing the desserts, the family went back with wonderful memories and of course, a fairy picture - now perfectly coloured :)


See you tonight.

The Demanding Lady

Once upon a time, there was a demanding lady who wanted to eat out with her friends. She came to Delhi By The Way for dinner with her friends. As she always used to do, she spoke loudly, laughed loudly and commented on everything possible. To her surprise, staff was courteous and made her feel home. She became a regular but her behaviour was the same every time. The staff also never complained and gave her table all the required attention every time.


Then one evening, she walked through the door and told the waitress - It's my birthday and I had booked a table with you. The waitress gave her the private dining room for her group to ensure that her birthday party is the best ever. Soon, her friends and staff put together gifts, balloons and candles in the private room.


When night fell, the lady walked in and as time passed, her face became lit and she had the best birthday party ever. Her friends also thanked the staff for putting in a great show and for making her feel all over the moon.


Yes, it's a true story and just one of the incidents which reflects upon what we truly believe - don't just dine with us, live your dining experience for a long time to come.
See you tonight.


Regards,
Delhi By The Way Team
42 Kellett Street, Potts Point


0293680123
bookings@delhibytheway.com.au
www.delhibytheway.com.au

Private Dining admist Greenery - A Unique & Memorable Experience

Those who have visited our own take on Delhi's famous Lodhi Garden, know what we are talking about here - dining amidst green surrounds.

Our private dining room with seating capacity of 12, has a tree protruding through the roof and tinkling lanterns hanging on its branches. The cozy private court yard is closer to the bar, has stone tiles on the floor and is perfect for small gatherings.

For bookings, please call on (02)93680123 or email us on info@delhibytheway.com.au.

Recipe for North Indian style Malai Kofta

 


 

Malai Kofta is one of the popular vegetarian main course curries made with potato, dry fruits and onion-tomato gravy. Addition of cream and dry fruits makes it smooth, creamy and rich with mild spices. It is best enjoyed with Indian breads, be it naan, rumali / tandoori roti, parantha or phulka.

 
 
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4

 
Ingredients
 
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml

For Koftas
◦ Potato – 1 cup boiled, peeled and mashed
◦ Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) – 100 grams, grated or crumbled
◦ Corn flour or cornstarch – 3 tablespoons
◦ Garam masala – ½ teaspoon
◦ Cashews – 1 tablespoon, roughly chopped
◦ Raisins – 1 tablespoon
◦ Salt as per Taste

For Gravy
◦ Oil – 1 tablespoon
◦ Bay leaf – 1
◦ Cinnamon stick – ¼ inch piece
◦ Cloves – 2-3
◦ Green cardamom – 2
◦ Salt – to taste
◦ Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon
◦ Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
◦ Garam masala – ½ teaspoon
◦ Kasoori methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) – 1 teaspoon, lightly crushed between your palm
◦ Heavy cream – ¼ cup
◦ Onion – 1 cup roughly chopped
◦ Ginger – ½ inch piece
◦ Garlic – 2 cloves
◦ Tomatoes – 2 cup roughly chopped
◦ Cashew nuts – 5-6, soaked in water for half an hour
 

For Garnish
◦ Cream (optional)
◦ Chopped coriander leaves
 

Method

Step 1
First, we will make onion-tomato paste. Boil onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, cashew nuts with little bit of water. Once boiled, cool and blend these together into a lump-free smooth paste.
 
Step 2
 
Heat the oil and butter in a Indian wok. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Cook on medium heat for few seconds, stirring occasionally.
 
Step 3
Add the paste prepared earlier and add salt. Stir occasionally.
 
Step 4
Once the gravy thickens, add red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala.

Step 5
Add little water and let the gravy cook on low heat for 5 minutes

Step 6
Add crushed kasoori methi. Cover the wok and keep it aside.

Step 7
Put grated paneer, boiled, mashed potatoes, corn flour, garam masala, cashews, raisins and salt in a bowl.

Step 8
To make koftas, Knead into a dough. Make 11-12 balls out of this dough.

Step 9
Heat oil on medium heat in an Indian wok. Deep fry the balls till they become golden-brown in colour.

Step 10
Reheat gravy, add cream. Once cream mixes well in gravy, dip all of the koftas in the gravy. 

Step 11
Garnish the malai kofta with cream and coriander leaves

Step 12
Serve immediately else later koftas would get soggy.