Chilli
Crispy, saucy and full of bold flavor, Chilli is one of the most popular dishes in Indo-Chinese cuisine, the fusion of Chinese cooking styles and Indian spices that's loved across India and Nepal. At Curry Gate, you choose paneer or chicken and your spice level, and we toss it in our signature chilli sauce.
Choose your protein:
Chilli Paneer: crispy cubes of Indian cottage cheese, a vegetarian favorite and one of the most ordered Indo-Chinese dishes. Chilli Chicken: crispy, juicy chicken pieces, a classic among spice lovers.
Indo-Chinese food was born in India's Chinese communities, especially in Kolkata. Chinese-style stir-frying and sauces met the bold spices and heat Indian diners love. Chilli Paneer and Chilli Chicken quickly became two of the most famous dishes to come out of that tradition, and today they're staples on menus across India and Nepal.
Our Chilli starts with paneer or chicken, lightly coated and fried until golden and crispy. It's then sautéed on high heat with chunky onions and bell peppers (capsicum), and tossed in a glossy chilli sauce. The sauce is traditionally made with garlic, ginger, green chillies, soy sauce and a touch of vinegar. Everything comes together in a hot wok, so the vegetables stay crisp and the sauce coats every piece.
The result is a dish that is spicy, tangy, savory and slightly sweet, with crunch from the protein and peppers in every bite. It's bold, addictive and good for sharing.
You control the heat. Choose your spice level from 1 to 10 when you order. Keep it mild at 1–3 for all the tangy flavor with gentle warmth, go medium at 4–6 for classic Indo-Chinese heat, or turn it up to 7–10 if you love real fire.
Chilli works as a shareable starter or as a main dish. Pair it with steamed basmati rice to soak up the sauce, or order it alongside our Manchurian Gravy for a full Indo-Chinese meal. A Mango Lassi or soda helps cool things down if you go spicy.
Whether you're craving Chilli Chicken for lunch in Uptown, Chilli Paneer for dinner in South End, or Indo-Chinese takeout near NoDa, Curry Gate brings authentic Indian and Nepali flavors to Charlotte, NC. Order Chilli for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
FAQ
What is Chilli Paneer? Chilli Paneer is an Indo-Chinese dish of crispy fried paneer tossed with onions, bell peppers and a spicy, tangy chilli sauce.
What is Chilli Chicken? Chilli Chicken is an Indo-Chinese dish of crispy fried chicken pieces sautéed with onions, bell peppers and a bold chilli sauce.
What proteins can I choose for Chilli at Curry Gate? You can choose paneer or chicken.
Is Chilli spicy? You choose your spice level from 1 (mild) to 10 (very hot).
Is Chilli Paneer vegetarian? Yes. Chilli Paneer is vegetarian. It contains dairy, and the sauce usually contains soy sauce and flour, so it isn't vegan or gluten-free.
What goes well with Chilli Paneer or Chilli Chicken? Steamed rice pairs well, and it's also great as a starter or alongside other Indo-Chinese dishes like Manchurian.
