India, Sept. 29 -- In 2022, brothers Jaspal Singh Khalsa and Mahinder Singh Khalsa were preparing to shut their small Chembur restaurant after mounting losses left them with nearly Rs.18 lakh in debt. Their chole bhature business was struggling until an unexpected visit from comedian Abhishek Upmanyu, followed by an Instagram recommendation and an order from Anushka Sharma for her husband, Virat Kohli, changed the course of the business. (Also read: Chef Ajay Chopra on his biggest culinary inspirations, comfort food, daily diet and India's underrated food treasures )

Delhi Se was started by brothers Jaspal Singh Khalsa and Mahinder Singh Khalsa in October 2021. Their first outlet was a 250-square-foot space with just three tables and nin...