The Fella just called and wants to take me out to some new Indian restaurant that opened down town.
My response?
“Um, I’ve never had Indian food before…but I’ll give it a try.”
What was I thinking? Stupid, stupid, stupid.
So now I am turning to you dear readers, asking for your wisdom and guidance in choosing a nice chicken dish that won’t sear the ol’ sphincter on the way back out.
Hurry — dinner’s at 6!
Tandori chicken. It’s a simple baked chicken dish, often served with lightly seasoned rice and naan (a pita-like bread). The chicken will be reddish in color, but mild in taste.
By: J on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 10:36 am
You might also want to consider chicken briyani, which is a baked chicken and rice dish with some veggies. It’s sort of like a fried rice, but baked instead of fried.
By: J on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 10:37 am
I don’t do Indian and don’t do Chinese. I heard something on TV the other night that fits this situation: “Indian food, Chinese food….meat that can’t be identified, some veggies, and a side of rice…what’s the dif?”
Both suggestions sound good to me, though, as does dinner out with The Fella. Enjoy!
By: catrina on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 11:14 am
I would go with Tandoori Chicken as well. It is very good. I have only had Indian food a handful of times myself. Be adventurous. Have fun with The Fella!
By: Jen on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 11:18 am
Yep … Tandoori Chicken. A lot of Indian places will do a buffet. You might get lucky with one of those and then you can try some small portions of various things.
By: Dr. Sparky on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 11:42 am
Do not get any vindaloo. Briyani/Tandori are both safe for the intestinally challenged. Briyani can have a choice of meat, tandori is chicken but really refers to the type of oven used. Saag Paneer is a cheese (more like tofu) spinach dish that wont kill you (anything “saag” is with spinach – like “florentine”). Pankora are like turnovers usually either veg or meat (appetizer). Breads are like pita – naan is puffy, kulcha usually has meat or onions inside. A lassi is a yogurt drink. Chutneys can range from spicy to jam like. Tomato chutney is usually good. Galub Jamon is a desert that is a milk fritter soaked in syrup.
You have to write about this. Be adventurous. I regret I couldnt get you to try something new.
By: Dennis on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 11:51 am
What is the name of the place? They pro have an online menu so we can give suggestions.
By: Dennis on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 11:52 am
Chicken tikka masala. Very flavorful, not hot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_tikka_masala
By: Gavin on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 12:38 pm
oh, I wish I could remember the name, but there’s usually something wth an almond or peanut creamy sauce. That’s bound to be mild and also tasty.
But I love Indian food and will eat it all (minus the meat).
By: Eric on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 12:45 pm
Here’s a glossary of Indian Cuisine terms. Tandoori chicken often uses yogurt too, so that won’t bother you (or shouldn’t)
http://www.cuisinecuisine.com/Glossary.htm
Have fun! Oh and make sure to have naan or roti (it’s bread)
By: Jer on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 1:13 pm
Chicken or beef korma is always not hot as are butter chicken and mango chicken. We eat Indian at least once a week. Enjoy
By: Tony on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 2:26 pm
I don’t have a clue about Indian food. I know they eat rats over there but probably not here. I think if I were you I’d have the Salad Bar. Then eat American or an American when you get back home.
By: ed on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 2:54 pm
Yes, I recommend an American for dessert at home later.
Have fun!
By: javabear on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 3:47 pm
Its 9:20 pm ET, so I’m afraid I’m too late for dinner advice. But most Indian food isn’t very spicey, so you should be fine if you choose something with chicken and rice. Or, just tell The Fella you’d like him to make a recommendation of something that’s not spicey.
I’m glad you’re trying something new with the MAN YOU LOVE! (giggles)
Mark
By: Mark in DE on Thursday, October 2, 2008
at 7:20 pm
I have no advice from personal experience, but I hear chicken tikka masala is good.
By: tornwordo on Friday, October 3, 2008
at 3:39 am
Buffalo….Oh wait? You mean Indian, like the country
By: Steve Rebooted on Friday, October 3, 2008
at 7:37 am
So what happened? What did you choose and was it good? And then what?
By: javabear on Friday, October 3, 2008
at 7:54 am
dude, too bad I didn’t read this sooner. There are TONS of good veggie dishes that won’t kill you. The palak paneer is generally good and mild (spinach and cheese). Peas and cheese is good too. Lentils are good. A nice sambar. Rice.
LOTS of good stuff.
And I CAN’T believe you’ve lived 40+ years and NEVER tried Indian!!!
By: cb on Friday, October 3, 2008
at 12:57 pm