Located along the Farrer Park stretch in Little India, Delhi Restaurant is considered as one of the pioneer restaurants there. This restaurant has been a participant of the Healthier Dining Programme for three years. Helming the kitchen is Chef Sharma Dilaram who has been working in this restaurant for 12 years.

HPB: Northern Indian cuisine is typically distinguished by the use of thick cream, coconut milk and ghee. How do you incorporate healthier modifications without losing too much of the flavour and authenticity of the dishes?

Chef Sharma Dilaram: Customers will not realise the difference in taste if the reduction of certain ingredients is done gradually. We reduce the amount of cream, salt and oil by a quarter and then incorporate other healthier ingredients to enhance the flavour.

HPB: Name two items on the menu which are healthier and popular with diners.

Chef Sharma Dilaram: Yoghurt Curry Chicken. This dish uses low-fat milk and yoghurt instead of coconut milk and the fat from the chicken is removed. The other hot favourite is Gobi Manchuria which is stir-fried cauliflower. This sweet and hot dish is simply stir-fried with chilli, among other ingredients.

HPB: What are some factors that you consider when planning a healthier meal for customers?

Chef Sharma Dilaram: We use ingredients which are healthy on their own such as fresh mushrooms, herbs and spices and we keep the cooking methods simple.

HPB: How do you promote the healthier dishes?

Chef Sharma Dilaram: Our staffs always recommend the healthier dishes to customers. Some customers need more explanation and convincing, before they are willing to try these healthier alternatives. Our staffs have been trained to handle customers’ queries about these dishes.

For the uninitiated, it is perhaps almost impossible not to be overwhelmed by North Indian food with its rich offerings. Rich curries, piquant spices and impossibly sweet Indian sweets.

Delhi Restaurant is no exception. Its menu boasts a selection from the Special Mixed Grill Sizzler , Butter Chicken, Methi Fish, Palak Panir and an assortment of Naans and Indian Briyani rice prepared by chef from Delhi. One thing is different though. The dishes at Delhi Restaurant has been prepared with extra thoughtfulness to patrons� health that won it a 1st place as Singapore Food Festival�s Healthy Ethnic Cuisine.

Voted one of Singapore�s top Best Restaurants in Singapore Tatler, Delhi Restaurant is one of the best-loved Indian Restaurants in Little India.

With warm lighting and plush furnishings, accentuated by North Indian antiques and artifacts, the restaurant's cosy atmosphere makes a jaunt to Delhi Restaurant a truly enjoyable experience.