Tandoori nights

With its subtle interiors and fultoo Punjabi Khaana, Moti Mahal Delux Tandoori Trail's new outlet in Connaught Place is surely worth a visit

Butter chicken and tandoori lovers should need no introduction to Moti Mahal. So when it opens its doors in the city's heart, we couldn't stop ourselves from taking a trip, and later, couldn't quite get ourselves to leave!

Bhangra bites

Talking about opening the new restaurant, Pradeep Bhandari, Franchise Audit Manager, said, "We have around than 40 outlets in Delhi and NCR, but there was a demand from our patrons to open one in the Connaught Place area. Also, we wanted office goers of the area, shoppers and commuters to not miss this experience here."

This restaurant continues with the culinary-trail from Peshawar to Delhi, and serves premium food preparations, done in butter and pure ghee. The must tries at this tandoori haven are butter chicken (Rs 409), tandoori chicken (Rs 269), chicken tikka (Rs 219), dal makhani (Rs 159) and shahi paneer (Rs 159) among others.

Not only this, the eatery also has on offer 'M4' or Moti Mahal Makhani Meals, which comprise a portion of murg makhani, dal makhani, raita, salad and two butter naans (Rs 509). For vegetarians, there is shahi paneer instead of the butter chicken (Rs 469).

And if you love kebabs, there is a special kebab platter with tandoori chicken, seekh kebab, dal makhani, naan and salad (Rs 319) that awaits you. Herbivores can opt for paneer tikka and malai tikka (Rs 259). We found the platter simply delicious. And for that sweet something, there's Moti Mahal special kulfi (Rs 99), apart from gulab jamun (Rs 89).

Ghazals over gourmet

The interiors of this 45-seater place is done subtly. The bright red hanging lanterns do their bit to make the place lively. Ghazals playing in the background enhance the soothing experience.u00a0

Moti Mahal Delux Tandoori Trail

Where: A25/2, Middle Circle, Connaught Place
Timings: Noon to midnight
Meal for two: Rs 600
Ring: 43542700

Past perfect

Moti Mahal was established in 1920 in Peshawar by Kundan Lal Gujral.

Its patrons include eminent names like Pandit Jawaharlal Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Former President Dr Zakir Hussain and showman Raj Kapoor and many others.