General Discussion & Chat: What should I try at the Indian restaurant?, 1 by heavenscape

heavenscape wrote:
Sally,
Indian is one of my favorite ethnic food. You could order a flat bread, called "Naan" which can come either plain, or studded with garlic to accompany your meal.

For main dish, you could order a mild 'curry' originated in India. This can be eaten sopped up with a naan, or plain rice. Most restaurants will serve a dish of rice to go with any entrees. Good Indian restaurants serve basmati rice.

When it comes to curry, if they have one that says "Korma".. it's delicious, very aromatic and not spicy at all.

Now when it comes to choices of meat, Hindu is the main religion, so very rarely (unless the owner's a Muslim) you'll find beef. It's always, chicken, lamb or mutton.


Or if you prefer something dry.. try the 'tandoori' chicken. Pieces of meat that's marinated with spices and yogurt and then grilled. My DH loves this dish as it isn't spicy.
Most of the Indian restaurants we know of, don't serve veges with their entrees. You normally have to order them. Again, order one mild.
But if you're having lunch, you might be served lunch specials where veges are included.

A lot of the menus will have English descriptions, so you won't be lost.

Picture is of Cedric, the travelling frog with his buddy Shoney dining with us at an Indian restaurant.
DH has tandoori in front of him, basket of garlic naan on the side, and I had Briyani.

Hope you have a wonderful international dining experience.

Jaye