Thank you for the article and helping spread the word about our contactless delivery of essential groceries DG Pantry ?? . “Desi Galli opens a pantry section, with meal kits, supplies – and baker’s yeast! East Village Indian street-food spot Desi Galli, 172 Avenue B between 10th Street and 11th Street, has opened up a pantry section, selling staples and prepackaged meal kits ... DG Pantry features a bhel puri meal kit, which feeds four people, Indian cooking supplies like masala spices, paneer, and legumes, veggies such as potatoes, carrots, ginger root, and Thai bird chilies.
There is also a baking section, with hard-or-impossible-to-find yeast (available by the pound!), flour, sugars/honey and chocolate chips. Owner PriaVanda Chouhan is now showcasing a newly created coffee lassi, and vegan and vegetarian meals made with Beyond Meat. Contact-free pickup is available at the restaurant or you can order online directly from the site. Current hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 10 p.m” -EV Grieve
What is DG-Pantry? Contactless pickup or delivery of essential groceries. ? .
We came up with the idea last week when I wanted yeast to make more focaccia bread ? and had to wait 2 hours at my local grocery store. Unfortunately, I couldn't wait cause I'm working long hours and was exhausted. Then I thought about all the other essential workers and how they are managing.? We decided to sell what ever ingredients we keep in stock and are accommodating special requests as much as possible. And we do have yeast ? .
Link for DG Pantry is in my bio ? We are updating the site daily with new products and you can get lunch/dinner & groceries at the same time! #thatshowweroll
A message from owner & executive chef PriaVanda about the importance of customer and employee safety.
YouTube superstar Mike Greenfield "chaats" with Chef PriaVanda and tastes a few of our signature dishes including the new Beyond™ Kathi Roll. Follow Mike for tried and tested recipes
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In 2016 we had the pleasure of filming a recipe segment for FOX News. Our turkey biryani is a great alternate to any main dish at holiday party.
"For poutine in a pinch, Desi Galli is the place to go–or better yet, order on Postmates or Seamless. Inspired by co-owner PriaVanda Chouhan’s childhood in Montreal, the Indian street food spot includes desi poutine, a South Asian twist on the French-Canadian staple. It’s pretty light (well, relatively speaking) and will leave you feeling a little less loaded than traditional takes."
-Rachel Waldman
Read about all the great places to have poutine in US including Desi Galli! https://www.vogue.com/article/the-best-restaurants-for-poutine-in-the-united-states
Indian burrito with 2 eggs cooked with bell peppers, onion an tomatoes. Served with our spicy mint cilantro chutney. One kathi roll is great for a snack but two are better for a meal.
Promotion starts Monday, March 19th at 12pm to Sunday, March 25th, 2018 closing. Can not be combined with other promotions. Not applicable on delivery or online. Come visit us!
This March I’m proud to team up with @grubhub to support my fellow women in the culinary field. Whether you are a chef, line cook, restauranteur or food service, let’s join forces with #restaurantHER .
Visit restaurantHER.com to find a female-run kitchen and support a women in the culinary arts
Thank you
PriaVanda Chouhan
Female Owner & Executive Chef Desi Galli
Today, join us in celebrating our pledge to donate to Meals on Wheels. Show your support and place an order today on UberEATS app. You can also find the list of other participating restaurants featured in the UberEATS app.
Open the AppOrder a meal with a participating restaurant through the in-app featured list on 11/22/2017 and support a restaurant that is contributing to Meals on Wheels.
We are celebrating with free Desipoutine with the purchase of any drink. Limit 1 per customer. Not applicable on delivery.
Honoring both her Canadian and Indian heritage, chef PriaVanda Chouhan brings Desi inspiration to the Quebecois staple of poutine. Scarf down a plate of free Desipoutine, covered in tikka masala gravy, shredded paneer and topped with a sprinkle of Indian spices. Door open at 12pm at both of our locations.
Happy Giving Tuesday from the Desi Galli! We are so proud to be a part of this global philanthropic movement. This past week, we have all reflected on what we are grateful for in our lives...today is the day to spread our blessings to others.
Today, we are proud to donate 50% of our famous desipoutine sales to the Desai Foundation. Their mission is to empower women and children in India & the US through community programming to elevate health and livelihood in the communities we serve and beyond.
You can order your desipoutine in store or online at both of our locations:
Murray Hill: 101 Lexington, New York, New York, 10016
East Village: 172 Avenue B, New York, New York, 10009
Please visit www.thedesaifoundation.org to learn more.
Happy #givingtuesday!
"Our #WCW PriaVanda Chouhan of the fabulous @DesiGalli shares her story of finding her "hidden talent" of cooking and creating a successful restaurant business that has everyone talking!" - India.com
Read on to find out more about her take on delicious, modern Indian street food! www.india.com
Desi Galli has partnered with the new UberEATS app to bring you our delicious food anywhere below 100th street. Open the app and order from us with FREE delivery. ubr.to/tryeats
$10 off your first order with code: LETSEATNYC
Happy Holi from the Desi Galli Team!
Holi is one of Hinduism’s least religious holidays but also very entertaining. It celebrates the arrival of spring. Festival of Colors (common name for Holi) is celebrated by throwing, applying of colored water and powders on friends and family.
The festival of Holi is associated with many different stories. Our favorite is the love story between Lord Krishna and Radha, According to legend, the young Krishna complained to his mother Yashoda about why Radha had a fair complexion and his was so dark. Yashoda advised him to apply color powder on Radha's face and see how her complexion would change.
Holi is celebrated world wide including here in New York City. Fellow female entrepreneur Megha Kalia of NYC Bhangra Dance Company & School organizes one of our favorite free Holi events, on Sunday, April 30th, 2016. Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/476140212578691/
Let us know how you will be celebrating Holi this year in the comment.
Finding our second location for Desi Galli was a difficult task. It took us over a year and visited at least 24 rental spaces all over Manhattan before we found our hidden gem in East Village. Three main criteria for our new restaurant: open kitchen, dining area on the same floor and young professional demographic. We found all 3 in this space.
The approach for Desi Galli to steer away from what people would expect of an Indian restaurant. We as owners are energetic, stylish, and young, with an edgy flare and so is the new Desi Galli. The second location has a mix of high and low elements throughout the space using cement, marble, steel, crystals and pops of metallic as well as clean lines and contrast when it came to art choices and textures. There is a nod to India, but it will not be so literal.
Take a look inside the space before the renovations started.
Please share your thoughts in the comments. We want to know what you think of our second space.
Avenue B [172 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009] (Closed on Monday)
Lexington Avenue [101 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016] (Closed on Monday)
Email us at:Avenue B [172 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009]
Lexington Avenue [101 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016]
