Alibaba Indian's Kitchen - Nanjing Branch Halal Restaurant

A classic Middle Eastern dish where meatballs are typically made from bulgur and minced meat. In this version, the meatballs are slow-cooked in a rich yogurt sauce, giving them a slightly tangy and smooth texture. It's perfect with rice or bread to enjoy the unique flavor of the sauce.

Tender chicken, rice, and rich cheese are combined and baked until golden. This dish blends rich creaminess with the sweetness of chicken, similar to Western risotto but with a more complex flavor. The stretchy cheese is satisfying, perfect for those who enjoy rich tastes.

This is a famous Middle Eastern festive dish called "Maqluba," meaning "upside down." Seasoned lamb, vegetables (like eggplant or cauliflower), and rice are layered in a pot and cooked. The entire pot is inverted upon serving, forming a cake-like shape. The rice fully absorbs the essence of the meat juices and vegetables, resulting in a rich flavor.

A classic North Indian home-style dish (Aloo Gobi). Cauliflower and potato cubes are dry-fried with spices like turmeric and cumin, without excessive sauce. The texture is soft and fluffy, with an abundant aroma, allowing you to fully appreciate the original sweetness of the vegetables and the spiciness of the herbs.

Fresh okra is dry-fried with sliced onions and tomatoes. The special cooking method reduces the sliminess of the okra, preserving its crisp and tender texture. The addition of spices adds layers of flavor, making it an appetizing vegetarian dish.

This is a popular Indian dish (Chana Masala). Chickpeas are stewed in a rich sauce made from onions, tomatoes, and various spices. The texture is dense, with a slightly sour and spicy flavor, rich in protein, making it an excellent vegetarian main course.

This dish is called "Daal Makhani," a signature dish from the Punjab region of India. Black lentils and kidney beans are slow-cooked for a long time with plenty of butter and cream. It has a thick and smooth texture, with a deep creamy and smoky flavor, and an extremely rich taste.

Indian homemade cheese (Paneer), a non-melting soft cheese, is cut into cubes and cooked in a rich sauce made from onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. The cheese has a firm texture similar to firm tofu, absorbing the flavors of the spiced sauce with a rich aroma.

This is a simple yet comforting home-style dish (Dal Tadka). Yellow lentils are cooked until soft, then topped with oil-sautéed garlic, cumin, and dried chilies (Tarka). The texture is mild and smooth with a rich lentil flavor, an excellent choice to pair with rice.

"Navratan Korma" translates to "Nine Jewels," symbolizing the rich ingredients in the dish. It includes a variety of vegetables, nuts, and even fruits, simmered in a mildly sweet sauce made with yogurt and cream. The flavor is mild and not spicy, with a creamy and nutty sweetness, offering a luxurious texture.

This is a famous green curry (Palak Paneer). Fresh spinach is pureed, mixed with spices and cream, and then cooked with cubes of Indian cheese. The texture is smooth, perfectly balancing the fresh aroma of spinach with the creamy taste of cheese, and it is highly nutritious.

This dish (Paneer Makhanwala) features a rich orange-red sauce. Based on tomatoes and butter, it includes cubes of Indian cheese. The flavor is usually sweet with a buttery aroma and a silky texture, making it a vegetarian option suitable for all ages.

Hard-boiled eggs are deep-fried until golden and crispy, then simmered in a richly spiced curry sauce. The fried eggshell absorbs the sauce better, ensuring every bite is full of rich curry flavor.

A flavorful vegetable curry (Mushroom Masala). Sliced mushrooms are stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in a spiced sauce. The juicy mushrooms and the crisp sweetness of the vegetables complement each other, with a rich and appetizing sauce.

This is a highly representative Indian Biryani. Long-grain basmati rice is layered with marinated lamb cubes and slow-cooked with saffron and other spices. The rice grains are distinct and colorful, with each bite filled with the aroma of lamb and complex spice notes.

A Biryani made with tender chicken and basmati rice. During cooking, the rice absorbs the essence of the chicken and the aroma of mixed spices. The texture is soft and fluffy, with rich layers of flavor, an unmissable staple in Indian cuisine.

A vegetarian version of Biryani (Vegetable Biryani). Assorted seasonal vegetables are marinated with spices and then slow-cooked with basmati rice. The natural sweetness of the vegetables and the spiciness of the herbs intertwine, resulting in distinct grains of rice with vibrant colors.

A refreshing Matar Pulao. Basmati rice is cooked with sweet peas, seasoned with mild spices, tomatoes, and caramelized onions. Lighter than Biryani, it highlights the aroma of the rice and the natural sweetness of the peas.

This rice dish is called "Jeera Rice." Cumin seeds are sautéed in hot oil until fragrant, then stir-fried with basmati rice. The simple seasoning brings out a rich nutty aroma, making it the perfect accompaniment to rich curries.

A luxurious seafood version of Biryani (Prawn Biryani). Sweet, peeled shrimp are slow-cooked with the spiced rice, allowing the seafood's freshness to infuse into the grains. The aroma is captivating, and the texture is rich, a must-order for seafood lovers.

Basmati rice is cooked with turmeric powder, giving the rice a beautiful golden hue. Turmeric imparts a subtle woody and earthy aroma to the rice, making it visually appealing and balancing the richness of curries.

This is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert (Mahalabia). Milk and starch are cooked until thickened, then cooled to set into a pudding. It is characterized by the addition of rose water or orange blossom water, emitting an elegant floral aroma with a smooth and refreshing texture, usually garnished with chopped pistachios.

This cake is called "Basbousa." Primarily made from semolina and coconut flour, it is drenched in syrup immediately after baking. The cake is moist with a granular texture, quite sweet, and has a rich coconut aroma, making it an excellent dessert to pair with tea or coffee.

This dessert is a Middle Eastern cream (Ashta). The pudding texture is denser and richer than regular milk pudding, full of rich dairy flavor. Drizzled with high-quality honey, this simple combination brings ultimate satisfaction.