My husband and i are going to a Indian restaurant to eat for his b-day. Can any one suggest a dish that i?

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Answer 1

Hi there,

Ah, my favourite cuisine! You've got to know how authentic the place is, and how spicy your husband likes his food, to help determine what to eat. For example, most Indian restaurants are used to non-Indian patrons who need things a little less spicy, but you should check with your waiter. Also, very authentic places are less likely to carry meat dishes, and may serve in a different style: instead of each of you getting one dish, like in Western restaurants, you may be expected to choose several dishes and share them, which is typical traditional Asian style.

Finally, within India there are very different cuisines. Are you eating at a North Indian place, or a South Indian place? Do they cook kashmiri style? Or tamil nadu? You don't need to know this, but if you want an idea of what dishes will be served (without their menu), this is how you'll get it.

Anywhere, here are some sites that might help:

A really simple guide to eating at an Indian restaurant, including suggested dishes:

http://www.j-tull.com/musicians/iananderson/indian.html

This info includes:

"MILD and DRY

Starter: Vegetable Samosa or Chicken Tikka. Plain Poppadoms.

Main course: Lamb Tikka or Tandoori King prawn.
Pilau rice.
Cauliflower or spinach (Sag) Bhajee.

MILD and WET (saucy)

Starter: Dhal or Mulligatawny soup, Nan or Roti bread.

Main course: Chicken or Lamb Korma, Passanda, or Mughlai.
Pilau rice.
Brinjal Bhajee (Aubergine) or Aloo Chana (potato and chick pea).

MEDIUM SPICED DRY

Starter: Prawn puree or Sheek kebab.

Main course: Prawn Pathia or Chicken Bhuna.
Vegetable Biriani, Tarka Dhal (wet lentil/garlic sauce).

MEDIUM SPICED WET

Starter: Soup or Prawn Puree.

Main course: Rogan Josh (lamb), Chicken Tikka Massala Chicken or Prawn Dhansak.
Plain or Pilau rice.
Sag Aloo (Spinach and potato), Mutter Paneer (chick peas and cheese).

THE HOT STUFF

Main course: Beef Madras (hot), Prawn Vindaloo (very hot). Chicken Phal (extremely hot).
Best with plain rice.
Dhal Samba (spicy vegetables in lentil sauce). Most restaurants will happily "spice up" any vegetable dish on request, although this may merely mean an extra spoonful of curry powder."

And of course, learning the proper etiquette at Indian restaurants:

http://www.food-india.com/indianCuisine/1001_1050/1014_Indian_Restaurants_Etiquette.htm

Personally, I really suggest you find a really nice Indian dinner buffet (they are very common) so that if you don't like something, it wouldn't be a problem. It'll also give you a better idea of what scents and colours are friendly to your taste buds more.

Best of luck & happy dining!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you're not familiar with Indian food, try something easy like Tandoori Shrimp - which is like barbequed shrimp. A little bit spicy but not hot. Another fairly mild dish is Chicken Mikkani (chicken in a mild tomato & cream sauce)

You could also order the Mixed Grill and have a variety of meats alond with some side dishes. If you've never had Indian Food, you're in for a treat!

Answer 4

my wife and I are foodies... I love Shwarma it is a very nice dish I like the goat over the chicken version. But we always ask about the daily specials and the staffs favorites. But it is all about the experience step and swing hard you just might get to have the most intoxicating dish you ever had.

Answer 5

I would recommend the following Tamil Nadu Dinner.
Lighter Version(NV): Iddly with coconut&tomoto chutney,Dosas with Chicken gravy & then ofcourse some Curd Rice at the end.You can finish it with sweets & icecreams..
Heavier Version:
Chicken Biriyani,Parotta with Gravy Chicken,Fish Fry,Boiled Eggs,Curd Rice.End with sweets & Ice cream.........
Note:Hope all should be available in your place.......

Answer 6

I have been to anIndian restuarant 3 times,and I didn't like it.my fiancee' said too start out with a garlic non,and a spicy chicken curry.

Answer 7

You need to stick to a Lamb Curry - mild - with Rice and Mango Chutney. They also have a special bread that is stuffed with potatoe - I recommend that.

Answer 8

mmmm indian food not my favorite, but its rather good. i use to eat alot of traditional "exotic" foods, at least they were to me, (im italian!!!) any way if your not custom to eating such spicy foods, then be sure to order water, lots and lots of water!!!! and be open to try everything. rice with lamb, daal, sharooma, grape leaves, chicken, maybe you can start with hummas and bread. remember indian food tends to be spicy so ask for some yogurt with your rice, its to die for!!! and to top it all off green mint tea, with some sweets and if you are a smoker then order a hookah/shesha!!! i hope you enjoy his birthday

Answer 9

go for Butter chicken Curry with Butter naan...
After above dish Go for : Daal and Jeera Rice...
Also go for Raaita along with above dishes...

Answer 10

palak paneer! It rock!