Tamarind is known as Imli in the subcontinental India and is one of the most indigenous and native fruits which holds a lot of importance when it comes to history of trade out of Indian subcontinent and connecting the rest of the world to the massive and diverse subcontinent.
The word ‘Tamarind’ comes from the Arabic word ‘Tamar e Hind’ which translates to dates of India; this over many years has spun into what we know as ‘Tamarind’ today.
Our Cookhouse connects & binds the food from the Indian Subcontinent and brings flavours form the mountains of Afghanistan and Nepal, to the midlands of India and shores of Sri Lanka and Myanmar to the plate with a modern and urban sensibility.
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The Menu evolves around grilling which is probably the most ancient form of cooking. The grilling at Pink Imli happens over an open charcoal pit fire. The menu offers classic charcoal grilled chicken and vegan dishes which are packed with nostalgic flavours, regional subcontinental micro cuisine inspired side dishes.
Pink Imli – Cook House food is something you would want to enjoy every day. It delivers food that is flavour packed and is cooked lovingly with ingredients that are naturally and responsibly sourced. Pink Imli Cookhouse has drawn its strength from the philosophy of less is more.
The approach of minimalism is the core and we aim to consistently deliver food which carries a massive flavour punch.
Grilled wings, garlic and curry leaf spice sprinkle
AED 32
Edamame, green beans, Coconut, chili masala
Add prawns (S) AED 12
AED 28
Pressed fresh cottage cheese with achar filling
AED 28
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken, Lahori masala
AED 35
Pan grilled pawns, chili – garlic – butter, podi spice mix
AED 42
The subcontinent can be undisputedly called the land of Vegans. The vegan options from the subcontinent’s cuisine is in such abundance that we were not able to decide which dishes will find place on the menu. It was finally decided that the vegan options will span over the menu in formats of BOWLS, CURRIES and some very interesting SIDE OPTIONS.
Edamame, green beans, Coconut, chili masala
AED 28
Ceylon spiced jackfruit curry with shallots and curry leaf
AED 42
Stewed yellow lentils, tamarind, coconut, garlic and Auntie’s secret East Indian Bottle spice!
AED 25
Charred eggplant, sweet peppers with garlic and spiced potato scramble, spring onion, coriander, olive oil
AED 22
Flaky wheat flat bread, southern subcontinent
AED 4
AED 45
Minced Soya and Quinoa tawa biryani with vegetables
AED 25
Subcontinental food is often looked at a cuisine which is more suitable for a lazy lunch or a supper, it is seldom a preference to have these amazing flavors for individuals or at a working lunch!
Pink Imli Bowls are the perfect solution to this. The flavor packed boneless grilled chicken breast or vegan mains are paired with complementing complex starch and greens with our signature PINK SLAW – all in a bowl; for that convenience while not compromising on the spice or flavors!
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Chicken is the by far the most consumed protein in the world due to its versatlie applicability with various flavors. In the subcontinental India, chicken in the form of protein was introduced much later and it quickly was adopted as a main source of lean source of protein.
The grilled chicken options at Pink Imli are not just packed with flavor but more with NOSTALGIA. We have picked grilled chicken dishes from the regions of the subcontinent which consistently deliver the Pink Imli experience.
We use responsibly sourced, natural chicken which is not tenderized and has not gone through any chemical treatment to achieve the natural texture and taste.
Boneless chicken tikka, creamy tomato gravy, fenugreek.
Nostalgia from Delhi
AED 36
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken, Lahori masala
AED 35
Grilled wings, garlic and curry leaf spice sprinkle
AED 32
AED 35 / 55
Chili paste and yoghurt marinade, grilled on smouldering coal, masala and lime sprinkle
AED 35 / 55
Star anise and fennel marinated roasted Chicken. Shallots, curry leaf and coconut masala, grilled ‘en papillote’ in banana leaf
AED 35 / 55
Celebratory preparation from the wedding banquets of Dhaka- Charcoal grilled Chicken, fennel and cardamom marinade, Creamy cashew curry
AED 35 / 55
Grilled chicken, cardamom, mace and yoghurt marinade, Afghani speciality
AED 35 / 55
Burmese flame grilled chicken – Pink imli creation. Pepper-Garlic and tamarind BBQ
AED 35 / 55
Tandoori chicken curry, bell peppers, tomato masala
AED 36
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
The homestyle curries are for an elaborate setting. At Pink Imli, every lunch or supper or Dinner is an intimate affair. The curries which are gently simmered and made with a lot of TLC are a reflection of this. The warmth of the curry is something which has nourished the souls and has travelled so well all over the world. We do offer the classics like the Butter Chicken, the Tikka Masala, Ceylon style etc. but more than that a promise of being 100% consistent on the quality and fresh ness we serve.
Boneless chicken tikka, creamy tomato gravy, fenugreek.
Nostalgia from Delhi
AED 36
Tandoori chicken curry, bell peppers, tomato masala
AED 36
Temple Curry style, shallots, curry leaf and coconut
AED 45
Indian, Thai and Burmese influenced prawns curry, potato, Turmeric and coconut milk
AED 32
Grilled Paneer, garlic, peppers, tikka masala gravy
AED 42
Ceylon spiced jackfruit curry with shallots and curry leaf
AED 42
Stewed yellow lentils, tamarind, coconut, garlic and Auntie’s secret East Indian Bottle spice!
AED 25
18 Hour Slow cooked black lentils with tomato & generous butter
AED 28
Slow Stewed chick peas, pomegranate and ajwain spice mix, ginger
AED 28
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
Every side dish that appears on the menu is a reflection of research and development that has gone to curate the menu. The side dishes span from the vast region and with our take on the regional classics it gives a tough time to the mains for a spot on the menu.
At Pink Imli, we use short grain samba rice which is packed with flavor and with fennel, star anise and ghee, the most comforting “Ghee Rice” is a star on the menu.
Charred eggplant, sweet peppers with garlic and spiced potato scramble, spring onion, coriander, olive oil
AED 22
Potatoes dry cooked with garlic, crushed Sichuan pepper, tangy spicy blend and finished with ghee and lemon
AED 20
Fragrant short grain rice infused with fennel, anise and curry leaf; Ghee
AED 15
Minced Soya and Quinoa tawa biryani with vegetables
AED 25
Flaky wheat flat bread, southern subcontinent
AED 4
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
Tender boneless mutton, pilaf rice, cumin
AED 48
Grilled wings, garlic and curry leaf spice sprinkle
AED 32
Edamame, green beans, Coconut, chili masala
Add prawns (S) AED 12
AED 28
Pressed fresh cottage cheese with achar filling
AED 28
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken, Lahori masala
AED 35
Pan grilled pawns, chili – garlic – butter, podi spice mix
AED 42
The subcontinent can be undisputedly called the land of Vegans. The vegan options from the subcontinent’s cuisine is in such abundance that we were not able to decide which dishes will find place on the menu. It was finally decided that the vegan options will span over the menu in formats of BOWLS, CURRIES and some very interesting SIDE OPTIONS.
Edamame, green beans, Coconut, chili masala
AED 28
Ceylon spiced jackfruit curry with shallots and curry leaf
AED 42
Stewed yellow lentils, tamarind, coconut, garlic and Auntie’s secret East Indian Bottle spice!
AED 25
Charred eggplant, sweet peppers with garlic and spiced potato scramble, spring onion, coriander, olive oil
AED 22
Flaky wheat flat bread, southern subcontinent
AED 4
AED 45
Minced Soya and Quinoa tawa biryani with vegetables
AED 25
Subcontinental food is often looked at a cuisine which is more suitable for a lazy lunch or a supper, it is seldom a preference to have these amazing flavors for individuals or at a working lunch!
Pink Imli Bowls are the perfect solution to this. The flavor packed boneless grilled chicken breast or vegan mains are paired with complementing complex starch and greens with our signature PINK SLAW – all in a bowl; for that convenience while not compromising on the spice or flavors!
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Chicken is the by far the most consumed protein in the world due to its versatlie applicability with various flavors. In the subcontinental India, chicken in the form of protein was introduced much later and it quickly was adopted as a main source of lean source of protein.
The grilled chicken options at Pink Imli are not just packed with flavor but more with NOSTALGIA. We have picked grilled chicken dishes from the regions of the subcontinent which consistently deliver the Pink Imli experience.
We use responsibly sourced, natural chicken which is not tenderized and has not gone through any chemical treatment to achieve the natural texture and taste.
Boneless chicken tikka, creamy tomato gravy, fenugreek.
Nostalgia from Delhi
AED 36
Tandoor grilled boneless chicken, Lahori masala
AED 35
Grilled wings, garlic and curry leaf spice sprinkle
AED 32
AED 35 / 55
Chili paste and yoghurt marinade, grilled on smouldering coal, masala and lime sprinkle
AED 35 / 55
Star anise and fennel marinated roasted Chicken. Shallots, curry leaf and coconut masala, grilled ‘en papillote’ in banana leaf
AED 35 / 55
Celebratory preparation from the wedding banquets of Dhaka- Charcoal grilled Chicken, fennel and cardamom marinade, Creamy cashew curry
AED 35 / 55
Grilled chicken, cardamom, mace and yoghurt marinade, Afghani speciality
AED 35 / 55
Burmese flame grilled chicken – Pink imli creation. Pepper-Garlic and tamarind BBQ
AED 35 / 55
Tandoori chicken curry, bell peppers, tomato masala
AED 36
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Choice of Ghee rice / Steamed rice or / Stir fried Quinoa
AED 45
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
The homestyle curries are for an elaborate setting. At Pink Imli, every lunch or supper or Dinner is an intimate affair. The curries which are gently simmered and made with a lot of TLC are a reflection of this. The warmth of the curry is something which has nourished the souls and has travelled so well all over the world. We do offer the classics like the Butter Chicken, the Tikka Masala, Ceylon style etc. but more than that a promise of being 100% consistent on the quality and fresh ness we serve.
Boneless chicken tikka, creamy tomato gravy, fenugreek.
Nostalgia from Delhi
AED 36
Tandoori chicken curry, bell peppers, tomato masala
AED 36
Temple Curry style, shallots, curry leaf and coconut
AED 45
Indian, Thai and Burmese influenced prawns curry, potato, Turmeric and coconut milk
AED 32
Grilled Paneer, garlic, peppers, tikka masala gravy
AED 42
Ceylon spiced jackfruit curry with shallots and curry leaf
AED 42
Stewed yellow lentils, tamarind, coconut, garlic and Auntie’s secret East Indian Bottle spice!
AED 25
18 Hour Slow cooked black lentils with tomato & generous butter
AED 28
Slow Stewed chick peas, pomegranate and ajwain spice mix, ginger
AED 28
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
Every side dish that appears on the menu is a reflection of research and development that has gone to curate the menu. The side dishes span from the vast region and with our take on the regional classics it gives a tough time to the mains for a spot on the menu.
At Pink Imli, we use short grain samba rice which is packed with flavor and with fennel, star anise and ghee, the most comforting “Ghee Rice” is a star on the menu.
Charred eggplant, sweet peppers with garlic and spiced potato scramble, spring onion, coriander, olive oil
AED 22
Potatoes dry cooked with garlic, crushed Sichuan pepper, tangy spicy blend and finished with ghee and lemon
AED 20
Fragrant short grain rice infused with fennel, anise and curry leaf; Ghee
AED 15
Minced Soya and Quinoa tawa biryani with vegetables
AED 25
Flaky wheat flat bread, southern subcontinent
AED 4
Sri Lankan style short grain rice and chicken biryani
AED 42
Tender boneless mutton, pilaf rice, cumin
AED 48
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