food & drink

The Gujarati team behind Haldi have been serving up inexpensive vegetarian fare on Carrer del Carme since 2022. Named after the Hindi word for turmeric, the restaurant specializes in Indian street food. Try pani puri, crisp hollow shells filled with spiced water and savory fillings; dahi puri, topped with yogurt and chutneys; or bhel puri, a crunchy mix of puffed rice, vegetables and chutneys. These all belong to the family of street food snacks known as chaat.

For a full meal, there are thali platters and Punjabi dishes like chole bhature, a chickpea curry with puffed fried bread, and dal makhani, a creamy dish of black lentils. Paneer tikka comes served up on a sizzling plate; accompany with with a masala chai. The menu also includes dairy. For those sensitive to onion and garlic, the kitchen will leave those ingredients off upon request.