Pippali Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at Pippali
Pippali, located in the heart of New York City, offers a vibrant dive into contemporary Indian cuisine. Their menu is a tapestry of bold flavors and traditional techniques, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Noteworthy highlights include the Masala Jackfruit Bao Buns and the crispy Lasuni Gobi, both showcasing the restaurant's commitment to plant-based delights. For the carnivorous diners, the Butter Chicken Bao Buns and Lukhnawi Galouti provide a taste of India's rich culinary history.
Vegetarian options are plentiful too, featuring dishes like Baghare Baingan and P paneer Makhanwala, both brimming with authentic spices. Pippali also caters to communal dining with its flavorful thalis, allowing guests to relish a variety of dishes in one meal. With its casual ambiance, attentive service, and commitment to using fresh, quality ingredients, Pippali is a must-visit for anyone craving the taste of India in NYC.
Small Plates
Masala Jackfruit Bao Buns
Spiced jackfruit, picked onions and beet chutney.
Butter Chicken Bao Buns
Chicken topped with pickled onions with our cilantro aioli.
Lasuni Gobi
Crispy cauliflower florets tossed in a tomato and garlic sauce.
Bhajia
Crispy fried vegetable fritters, imli and mint chutney.
Kurkuri Bhindi
Masala spiced okra chips.
Chilli Paneer
Crispy paneer and szechuan chili sauce.
Beetroot Tikki
Minced beetroot infused with spices, pan-fried and topped served with corn chaat. Assorted chutneys.
Crispy Kumbh Kebabs
Mushroom croquettes seasoned with classic Indian herbs and spices.
Chicken Pepper Fry
South Indian style, simmered in a dry gravy.
Lukhnawi Galouti
Inspired from famous street food of lucknow, minced goat meat patties served with chutney and sliced red onions.
Amritsari Macchi
Spiced battered fried fish with mint chutney.
Punjabi Samosa
Crispy potato, carrot and green pea stuffed turnovers. Assorted chutneys.
Pani Puri
Crispy puffed balls filled with potato, pomegranate, chickpeas with mint and tamarind infused water.
Aloo Samosa Chaat
Potato samosa, Punjabi chole, yogurt and chutney drizzle, topped with sev.
Shakarkandi Lotus Root Chaat
Pan-fried sweet potato, lotus root, foxnuts, drizzled with yogurt and green tomato chutney.
Chandni Chowk Dahi Bhalla Chaat
Lentil fritters, drenched in yogurt and chutneys, topped with sev.
Chaat Street Corner
Vegetarian Entrees
Baghare Baingan
Whole baby eggplant, simmered in a coconut, tamarind sauce.
Achari Bhindi
Okra, tomatoes, julienned onions, ginger and pickling spices.
Jaipuri Chukundar Kofta
Grated beetroot and vegetable dumplings. Creamy cashew nut sauce.
Aloo Gobi Matter
Cauliflower florets, potatoes, green peas roasted with ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander seeds.
Kadhai Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cubes, bell peppers, onions, black pepper, ground spices. Wok tossed. Vegetarian.
Paneer Makhanwala
Indian cottage cheese, in a mildly spiced tomato butter cream sauce. Vegetarian.
Jaipuri Kofta
Grated mixed vegetable dumplings rolled in chickpea batter. Cardamom sauce. Vegetarian.
Kerala Kalan
Assorted vegetables, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves, in a coconut gravy. Vegetarian.
Dal Tadka
Home style yellow lentils, tempered with cumin and garlic. Vegetarian.
Dal Pippali
Black (Urad) lentils slow cooked with butter, ginger and tomato puree. Vegetarian.
Methi Malai Mutter Mushroom
Creamy curry with peas, fenugreek and mushroom.
Ludhiana Chicken Curry
"Punjabi masala" spice blend.
Mirchi Handi Chicken
Chicken with bone slow-cooked in clay pot with yogurt, onion and aromatic spices.
Deg Gosht
Boneless leg of lamb cubes, onions, bay leaf, cardamom, nutmeg.
Goa Vindaloo
Lamb cubes, garlic, vinegar and red chili paste.
Gosht Nalli Nihari
Aromatic gravy, slow-cooked tender goat shank.
Punjabi Mutton
Goat meat on the bone, "Pippali" garam masala.
South Indian Chettinad Duck
Tandoori grilled fillets, curry leaf, black pepper. Served with tamarind rice.
Royal Lamb Shank Korma
Braised lamb shank, fried onions paste, aromatic spices. Old delhi style korma.
Bombay Fish Curry
Pan grilled seasonal fish, coconut, bombay spice blend and "kokum"
Jhinga with Coconut Rice
Shrimp tempered in mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut milk. Served with coconut rice.
Seabass Moilee
Seabass pan seared with a fragrant south Indian style coconut curry.
Non-Vegetarian Entrees
Tandoor
Tandoori Mushrooms
Button mushrooms marinated in pickling spices.
Malai Paneer Tikka
Marinated cottage cheese, onions and bell peppers.
Tandoori Allu
Stuffed potatoes.
Hari Mirch Tikka
Cilantro and green chili marinated chicken.
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Chicken thighs marinated in tandoori masala.
Mutton Seekh Kabab
Ground mutton, ginger, mint and roasted spiced.
Goan Cafreal Salmon Tikka
Salmon chunks and goan marinade.
The Classic Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori masala marinade with bone.
Punjabi Peshawari Chops
Lamb chops marinated in ginger, yogurt and nutmeg.
Tandoori Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp marinated in yogurt, ginger and mace.
Delhi's Royal Mixed Grill
Sharable. A melange of grilled meat and seafood: chicken tikka, lamb chops, salmon tikka, prawn and seekh kabab.
Ramji's Mix Vegetables
Brocolli and cauliflower florets, paneer cubes, assorted bell peppers and onions marinated. Tandoori grilled.
Kesari Murgh
Saffron and ginger marinade chicken. Tandoori grilled.
Salmon Tikka
Salmon chunks, ginger in a mild spice blend marinade. Tandoori grilled.
Adraki Lamb Chops
Lamb chops marinated in ginger, yogurt and nutmeg
Paneer Tikka Masala
Tandoori paneer tikka, in a mildly spicy tomato butter cream sauce.
Palak Paneer
Pureed spinach, Indian Cottage cheese cubes, ginger and tomatoes.
Chana Masala
Classic curried chick peas.
Dal Makhani
Black (urad) lentils slow-cooked with butter, cream, ginger and tomato puree.
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Classic butter chicken, tandoori chicken tikka, in a fenugreek tomato sauce. White meat option available.
Indian Classics
Rice Dishes
Jackfruit Biryani Rice Dish
Vegetarian.
Kashmiri Lamb Yakhini Pulao
a kashmiri dish made with lamb, rice and a melange of spices
Chicken Rice Dish
Lamb Rice Dish
Goat Rice Dish
Gucchi Trufle Pulao Rice Dish
Naan
Traditional tandoori bread of Northern India.
Roti
Unleavened whole wheat bread.
Topped Naans
Choice of garlic, rosemary or chili.
Laccha Paratha
Multi-layered flat bread.
Pudina Paratha
Mint. Multi-layered mini flat bread.
Kashmiri Kulcha
Infused with dried fruits and nuts. Vegetarian.
Stuffed Kulcha's
Choice of onion, masala, or Kashmir.
Chilli Cheese Naan
Cheddar cheese and chopped green chili.
Masala Kulcha
Masala Kulcha
Bread Basket
Variety of naans kulcha and paratha.
Plain Family Naan
Family size naan for groups of 5 or more.
Garlic Family Naan
Family size naan for groups of 5 or more.
Onion Family Naan
Family size naan for groups of 5 or more.
Chili Family Naan
Family size naan for groups of 5 or more.
Classic Indian Breads
Vegetables and Sides
Yellow Daal Garlic Tadka
Alo Jeera
Palak Corn
Cuchumer Salad
Indian Onion and Green Chili Salad
Pickled Red Onion
Raita
Pomegranate and mint or burnt garlic.
Trio of Chutneys
Trio of Chefs chutneys.
Soda
Pippali Chai
Classic Indian tea.
Mineral Water
Bottle. Choice of sparkling or still.
Mango Lassi
Traditional Indian yogurt smoothie.
Sweet Lassi
Traditional Indian yogurt smoothie.
Salted Lassi
Traditional Indian yogurt smoothie.
Beverages
Vegetarian Appetizers (archived)
Banarsi Tikki
Potato patties infused with spices, pan fried and topped with chole. Assorted chutneys. Vegetarian.
Bhajiya
Cauliflower, onion, potato and spinach fritters. Mint and tamarind chutneys. Vegetarian.
Chole Kulchay Bao Buns
Delhi street style food chickpeas, onions and chutney
Shakarkandi Chaat
Pan fried sweet potato, lotus root, foxnuts, drizzled with yogurt and green tomato chutney
Aloo Samosa Chat
Potato samosa, "Punjabi Chole", yogurt and chutney drizzle topped with sev. Vegetarian.
Dahi Papdi Chaat
Cumin flour crackers, chat masala, chickpea and potato mash, yogurt chutney drizzle, topped with Sev.
Soya Tandoori Chaap
Soybean chunks marinated in Indian spices. Tandoori grilled. Vegetarian.
Soya Malai Chaap
Soybean chunks marinated in fresh cream and spices marination. Tandoori grilled. Vegetarian.
Mumbai Dabeli
Bombay influenced, cumin, garlic and herb potatoes on a toasted slider Pao.
Chicken Tikka
Tandoori masala marinated chicken fillets. Tandoori grilled.
Malai Kebab
Cheese, fresh cream and spices marinated chicken fillets. Tandoori grilled.
Patiala Fried Chicken
Boneless fire spiced chicken, tossed in honey chili
Chicken Chops
Chicken chop marinated in ginger, garlic and Indian spices slowly coked in clay oven.
Galouti Kabab
Minced tender lamb patties served with Makki roti, chutneys.
Keema Pav
Lucknowi Seekh Kabab
Ground lamb, ginger, mint and roasted spices. Skewered and tandoori grilled.
Peshawari Boti Kabab
Lamb chunks marinated in roasted spices. Tandoori grilled.
Crab Cakes
Crab cakes tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaf and spices.
Chili Shrimp Balchao
Clove, curry leaf, tomato, garlic, chopped onions, red chili, vinegar.
Fish Koliwada
Fish wedges marinated in a blend of dry mango powder, fennel seeds and red chili.
Non-Vegetarian Appetizers (archived)
Chicken Entrees (archived)
Ludhiana Curry
Punjabi masala spice blend.
Murgh Tikka Masala
The classic chicken tikka masala.
Chicken Kali Mirch
Chicken with flavors of black pepper corns and curry leaves.
Deg Gohst
Boneless leg of lamb cubes, onions, bay leaf, cardamom and nutmeg.
Punjabi Goat
Goat meat on the bone, Pippali garam masala.
Kashmiri Rogan Josh
Braised lamb shank, tomatoes, onions, ginger and an 8 spice blend.
Lamb and Goat Entrees (archived)
Seafood Entrees (archived)
Konkan Shrimp Curry
Tamarind, coconut, Degi red chili and roasted spices.
Melagu Chemeen
Chilean Sea Bass, black pepper marinade. Grillded Tandoori. Kerala Moilee sauce.
Fisherman's Catch
A mlange of scallops, squid, and mussels. Simmered in coconut milk, tempered with turmeric, mustard seeds, curry leaves. Served with basmati rice.
Kerala Pork 'Ularthiyathu'
Garam masala, coconut, vinegar, green chilies. Coconut rice.
Old Delhi Beef Bhuna
Slow cooked boneless chunks, onions, hand pounded spices. Tawa paratha.
Pippali Specials (archived)
Dessert (archived)
'Old Monk' Kheer
Rice Pudding, rum infused raisins
Ras Malai
Cheese Dumplings, cardamom milk reduction
Carrot Halwa
Carrot Halwa Crumble, Vanilla Ice cream
Gulab Jamun
Dumplings, warm rose syrup
Halwa Moong Dal
Dish made with Moong lentils, cardamom powder
Papadum
Rice and lentil wafer.
White Rice
Side portion of white rice
Mango chutney
Mixed pickle (Achaar)
Boondi Raita
Yogurt with spiced boondi (chickpea flour).
Cucumber
Yogurt with grated cucumbers and topped.
Extras (archived)
Prix Fixe (archived)
Palak Paneer Prix Fixe
Mildly spiced spinach and Indian cheese. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Jaipuri Chukandar Kofta Prix Fixe
Beetroot dumplings rolled in chickpea batter; green cardamom sauce. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Baingan Ka Salan Prix Fixe
Diced baby eggplant with tamarind, mustard and coriander seeds. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Chicken Tikka Masala Prix Fixe
Tandoori grilled chicken in a cardamom and fenugreek tomato sauce. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Ludhiana Curry Prix Fixe
Punjabi masala spice blend chicken curry. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Deg Gohst Prix Fixe
Boneless leg of lamb, onions, bay leaf, cardamom and nutmeg. Served with basmati rice, naan, lentils and choice of appetizer.
Samosa
Crispy potato, carrot and green pea stuffed turnovers.
Malai Chicken Tikka
Cream and mild spiced marinated chicken fillets. Tandoori Grilled.
Boti Kabab
Spice marinated lamb chunks. Tandoori Grilled.
Seekh Kabab
Ground lamb marinated with ginger, mint and roasted spices. Grilled tandoori.
Vegetarian Entree
Choose between Baghare Baingan, Achari Bhindi, Jaipuri Kofta, Kerala Kalan, Aloo Gobi Matter, Chana Masala, Dal Tadka, or Dal Pippali (Black lentils)
Paneer Entree
Choose between Paneer Makhanwala, Kadhai Paneer or Palak Paneer.
Chicken Entrees
Choose between Butter Chicken, Ludhiana Chicken, Murg Tikka Masala, or Chicken Kali Mirch.
Lamb/Goat Entrees
Choose between Deg Gosht, Goa Vindaloo, Punjabi Goat or Kashmiri Rogan Josh.
Fish Entrees
Bombay Fish Curry
Shrimp Entree
Konkan Shrimp Curry
Rice/ Biryani Entrees
Select from various rice and biryani dishes.
Catering Menu (archived)
Wine--Full Bottles (Must be 21 to purchase) (archived)
Shiraz 'Lu Lu' Hewitson, Adelaide 2016
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Noir 'Old Parcel'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon 'Orzada'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Temperanillo 'Abacela'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Malbec 'El Esteco'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Gris 'Kings Ridge'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Riesling 'Josef Fischer'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Grigio 'Dorigo'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Saubignon Blanc, 'Matua'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay 'Beckon'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Rose, 'Hecht & Bannier'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Beer
Small. Taj Mahal, 1947. Must be 21 to purchase.
Beer, Large
Taj Mahal. Must be 21 to purchase.
Champagne 'Moet & Chandon'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Rose Champagne, 'Moet & Chandon'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cardamom Old Fashion
Bourbon, Cardamom bitters, orange. Must be 21 to purchase.
Gulabo
Rare Botanical Gin, Grapefruit bitters, lime. Must be 21 to purchase.
Golden Margarita
Tequila, home made ginger- turmeric simple syrup, fresh lime. Must be 21 to purchase.
The Indian Sparkle
Vodka, St. Germain, pineapple, prosecco. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pippali Mojito
Rum, mint leaves, fresh lime. Must be 21 to purchase.
Cabernet Sauvignon 'Hanging Vine'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Malbec
Must be 21 to purchase.
Shiraz
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tempernillo
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Noir
Must be 21 to purchase.
Savignon Blanc
Must be 21 to purchase.
Riesling
Must be 21 to purchase.
Chardonnay
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pinot Gris
Must be 21 to purchase.
Rose
Must be 21 to purchase.