1bassoon Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Any advice? A friend of mine is ordering Indian food for a missions festival "taste-test". Any recommendations? She's planning on serving lassi - but what else? Any meat recommendations? I told her if anyone knew, the Hive would! TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Chicken tikka masala (probably not spelled right) is my absolute favorite. Chicken korma is good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Raita is the yogurt/cucumber sauce. I could eat a meal of that stuff. Also, lamb curry. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 For vegetarians, palak or saag paneer. Aloo gobi is also really good. I had Indian food for dinner, and just thinking about these dishes is making me hungry all over again! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 tandori chicken naan or garlic naan, onion kulcha (breads) also - need to use the condiments - I like the onion with green stuff, and the tamarind sauce.... I worked for an Indian Restaurant in Tallahassee my senior year at FSU. We're going back this weekend. I think I will hit the buffet for lunch! Oh yeah - raita is good on everything, for dipping bread or cooling the main meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Begonia Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Our favorite vegetarian Indian meal is mattar (sometimes spelled mutter) paneer-- peas in a curry-like sauce with really juicy cubes of fresh Indian cheese. Yummy. We also love the poofy "puri" or "poori" bread. When the batter is deep-fried, it produces a lovely hollow ball of delicious bread, but you'd have to order it in a restaurant, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 For vegetarians, palak or saag paneer. Aloo gobi is also really good. Those are all really good, but saag paneer is my all time Most Favorite Indian dish. And I haven't had it in far too long. :( Thanks, Drew, now I'll be lusting after it til I can get some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Melinda.. Chicken tikka masala... that is my favorite too... sooo good. Jaipur Vegetables is yummy too. Er... Heather if there is a Trader Joes nearby, your friend could maybe get their packaged Jaipur Vegetables and just heat it up. Best served over rice. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Trader Joes, in Alabama? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!:D (Sorry, my momentary Yankee-ness snobbery coming out!) Good suggestion, though - everyone's been so helpful. Umm. . . and I've never had Indian food. (How could I go to school in Amherst, Mass. and not eat Indian food!?!?!?) And we just studied India and Gandhi last week! I really missed the boat!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 the chicken tikka masala AND/or the chicken korma (preferably AND). I have also had kofta curry which is really good as well as lamb korma which is also good. I would now have to get the saag paneer and LOTS of garlic naan! I could sneak the meats in if I really wanted to, but I have enjoyed the saag paneer, and I just LOVE the indian rice. It's so plain, but SO good! The dipping sauces are great too. There are several that are really good. There are also a few appetizer-type things that are really good (street food is what it's called on our menu here). There are some little puff pastries with this delicious sauce in them - gosh I love those. Anyway, I'm totally drooling now. I want some Indian food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Sorry, I lean vege... Channa Masala (goes by different names) is a yummy chickpea dish. I love to scoop it up in naan, but usually I'm too cheap to pay for naan and just eat it over the rice that comes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 LOL, okay okay... no TJ's... you can get almost the same thing at this site. Some are better than others; I can vouch for the Jaipur Vegetables! :) Tasty Bite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Samosas are great with mint cilantro chutney and tamarind chutney. I make these from scratch at home. Chicken vindaloo is good too. There is also shami kabab which is like a small hamburger with chiles, onion, ginger and other great spices molded into it....very tasty.:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 It is a chicken dish. Can she get some jelabis or burfi for dessert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in TX Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Curried chick peas -- Yummy --- and I don't really like chick peas any other way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Chicken tikka masala (probably not spelled right) is my absolute favorite. Chicken korma is good too. Yes Yes!! That is our favorite dish. I have a good recipe if someone needs one. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. at J.A. Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Decided to go ahead and post the recipe. This is sooo good! My 9yo requested this as his birthday dinner...he requested it extra hot! Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients: Marinade: 1 cup yogurt 1 Tb lemon juice 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tb minced ginger 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces Sauce: 2 Tb butter 2 cloves garlic 2 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (I just grab a handful or so out of the sliced jalapeno jar and chop them up instead of using fresh - tastes just as good IMHO) 4 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp paprika 2-8 oz cans of tomato sauce 2 cups half 'n half 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (optional) Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tsp cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper and ginger. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. 2. Saute chicken in 1 Tb oil. 3. Remove chicken from skillet and discard marinade. 4. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. Season with 4 tsp cumin and paprika. Stir in tomato sauce and half 'n half. Add chicken back into skillet. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20-30 minutes. 5. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over brown rice or basmati rice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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