BTM July 2012 121 Adding Zing! THE YELLOW CHILLI As Ramadan approaches and traditions of feasts begin, a new Indian restaurant in town offers an exciting twist. Situated on the first floor of Seef Mall, The Yellow Chilli celebrates its first Ramadan in the Kingdom of Bahrain by welcoming everyone on the island to enjoy authentic Indian cuisine. The brains behind this successful chain is renowned chef Sanjeev Kapoor. This dining venue serves traditional dishes with his contemporary twist to the recipe. Here, you will find a blend of all things conventional and all things new. In this Holy Month, they showcase this fusion in their extended buffet. With over 13 sizzling hot preparations and around seven cold ones to choose from, every guest is guaranteed to be spoilt for choice. If you couldn’t make it here in time for Iftar, feel free to surf their extensive à la carte menu from which you can order from 8pm onwards. The shaam savera, which literally translates to ‘dusk and dawn’, is a signature dish of the popular chef. From curries to stir-fries and breads to rice dishes, this sanctuary of Indian fare excels in all. Diners are known to come back here on a regular basis for the real taste of India, in a family-friendly setting. For those who would like to add some punch to their meal, visit this modernistic restaurant; let it be the beginning of many feasts to remember. The mastermind The best-selling author of over 56 cookery books and the charismatic television host of the award-winning Khana Khazana, a cookery show; Sanjeev Kapoor does not find it too hard to share his passion for food. He even owns a popular brand of pickles, masalas and ready-to-eat mixes; a life-saver for those in the kitchen. Kapoor admits that the idea of this restaurant came to him from the streets of Meerut, where his grandparents used to live. “It was there that I chanced upon the ‘yellow chilli’. I was astonished to find a masala based dish on it being used in the preparation of savoury snacks. This special mix added that extra zing and resulted in a confluence of flavours, aromas and colours,” he says. E Call 17 580-480. Spice it up this Holy Month surrounded by the aroma of the finest Indian cuisine. You’ll want to sink your teeth into a variety of dishes.
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