Monica Bhide Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Folks - I am posting this with permission from Mr. Don Rocks himself. If you like Indian food ... email/pm names of your favorite dishes --- no restuarant names needed, just what you love to eat! I look forward to hearing from you all. thanks in advance (I need these for an article I am working on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I need these for an article I am working on. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are my favorite dishes: "I found an embedded hair, fried right into my samosa!" "That damned place serves Inglenook jug-wine and nothing else!" "Their vindaloo left me "in da loo" for the next six hours!" Paneers, Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 29, 2005 Author Share Posted August 29, 2005 Thanks a lot Don -- you are too funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendanc Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Folks - I am posting this with permission from Mr. Don Rocks himself. If you like Indian food ... email/pm names of your favorite dishes --- no restuarant names needed, just what you love to eat!I look forward to hearing from you all. thanks in advance (I need these for an article I am working on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.) a sampler samosa lamb vindaloo murg tikka masala saag paneer matar paneer paneer pakora daal mahani mali kofta garlic naan poori when it is in its baloon state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Brendan - Thanks! That is exactly what I am looking for. I hope others will chime in and post here or email/pm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 From our well-worn Bombay Bistro menu these are the most ordered dishes: Dal Makhani, Lamb Nilgiri Khorma, Goan Fish Curry, Paneer Matar, Oothappam, Masala Dosa, Aloo Gohbi, Onion Kulcha, Paratha, and Gulab Jamun. (Now my stomach is growling. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thanks Heather - I am starving too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think the article is going to be more useful to me than my untutored (or more likely, inauthentic. Butter chicken, anyone?) suggestions will be to you! Oh! Balti Ghost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thanks Matt. I hope others will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 * All variations on lamb, except korma (I'm not a creamy spinach fan) * The aforementioned butter chicken/chicken tikka makhani/chicken tikka masala family * Anything with paneer, pretty much * Daal. Looooove daal even though it looks like the dog's dinner * Garlic naan, so good for sopping up brightly colored sauces * Samosas - veggie or lamb-filled * Dosas * The lentil pancake whose name I am blanking on right now. * Aloo tikki I pretty much skip Indian desserts, I have to admit. I also don't like bhel puri (sp?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thanks JLK. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Anything in the pakora family. And my beloved murgh/chicken makhani. Actually Monica, I'm interested to hear how you pronounce the latter. I've seen spellings of makhni and makhani, and everyone tells me a different pronnciation. e.g., MOCK-nee, muh-CONN-ee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) My typical orders: Chicken Tikka Masala Chicken 65 Some sort of mixed tandoori grill Shrimp Lababdar (I've only seen this on the menu at Banjara in Ashburn) Rava Masala Dosa Chaat Papri (but never as good as last year at Passage to India) Gulab Jamun Garlic Naan Onion Kulcha Raita So, what buffet am I going to hit for lunch now that I'm hungry. Edited August 30, 2005 by bilrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Love you guys -- thanks so much. Keep it coming.. please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Vindaloo, vindaloo, vindaloo! Usually chicken. And veggie samosas. Mmmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giant shrimp Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 pickle on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 pickle on everything. Oh yes, any kind of Indian pickle or chatni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 (edited) These are the most memorable Indian dishes that I have had over the years; It is possible that some of these may not be available in the D. C. area: Coriander infused lamb stewed on the bone Tandoori shrimp or Tandoori King Prawn or Kesari Jhinga Kashmiri rice with raisons, cashews, etc. Dhungar Machli Tikka (Tandoori smoked salmon, flavored with mustard, dill and spices) Gilafi Dum Biryani (Pastry crusted lamb Biryani-a GREAT dish!) Pershawari nan (stuffed with almonds, coconuts and raisons) A personal addiction is the "national dish of England," chicken tikka masala Real homemade lime pickle. Tandoori King Prawn Massalla (marinated prawns, bbq'd then served in curry sauce) Edited August 31, 2005 by Joe H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I don't remember what it was called, but the lamb curry dish we had at the Indique dinner a few years back still might be my favorite Indian dish I've had. I've tried recreating it at home, ordering it out when I see something that looks similar, but no luck yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanishka Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Idli, definitely with sambar daal. I adore sambar. Mulligatawney soup, and Rasam as well for that matter. Well made utthapam, preferrably with chilis. Masala Dosa To prevent this from skewing hopelessly South Indian (FWIW I'm not a southie) Lamb Vindaloo Palak Paneer Aloo Gobi Agreed with Joe H on Chicken Tikka Masala Spicy as hell papadams with just the right amount of mango pickle And to finish, like a good Bengali, rossomalai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotech Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Rogan josh. Yummy stewed lamby goodness. Onion pickle Really good naan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted August 31, 2005 Author Share Posted August 31, 2005 Folks - This is so helpful. Keep it coming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrik Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 This isn't a specific dish, but... I'm pleased when an Indian restaurant offers at least one thali, and preferably multiple versions like vegetarian, seafood, and/or spicy. It's like having a personal buffet without the sneeze guard. Mango lassis are mandatory, especially if the vindaloo has the proper heat level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted September 1, 2005 Author Share Posted September 1, 2005 Thanks folks. This is very helpful to me. Keep it coming.. please please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Folks - I am posting this with permission from Mr. Don Rocks himself. If you like Indian food ... email/pm names of your favorite dishes --- no restuarant names needed, just what you love to eat!I look forward to hearing from you all. thanks in advance (I need these for an article I am working on. Any help would be greatly appreciated.) Navaratan Korma Vegetable Biryani Malai Kofta Paratha Aloo Paratha Dal Makhani Dosas Uttapams Naan Garlic Naan Aloo Gobi Aloo Chole Kashmiri Pullao Baignan Bharta Kofta Lajawab Idli Sambar Palak Paneer Aloo Palak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Lemon or lime pickle...a really good one is among my favorite foods. Masala dosa. Rogan josh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Favorite Dish....hhhmmmm.... Yes. As in, when the waitperson asks what you'd like, just hand the menu back, smile, and say "Yes, thank you, they would be lovely. I'm gonna need a few to-go boxes, tho..." Incidentally, big fan of Minerva in Fairfax. Does anybody have a good recipe for butter chicken/chicken makhani? I've been trying for a long time to get it right, but mine is not quite there - always missing that full, round flavor that restaurants manage (and my sister-in-law's next door neighbor) - mine tends to be somewhat sharp and attenuated. Please, help me, you have no idea how vital this information is. My wife will continue to stay married to me FOREVER if I can manage to master butter chicken. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Seriously, though, I love deeply: Palak Paneer Aloo Gobi Naan - I mean, really good, really fresh naan, still scorching hot Lamb Rogan Josh Biryani, any of the ones I've tried Dal Tikka Masala, not really authentic I know, but really tasty Butter Chicken/chicken makhani - again, not real authentic, but I'll gorge on the stuff Samosas, preferably hot, slightly greasy, and eaten while walking - a habit picked up as a student in London Beer That's all that comes to mind, but I KNOW there are others too numerous to list. I can think of only a couple of indian dishes I've tried that I DON'T like. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioesq Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 (edited) Papri Chat Masala Dosa Oothappam Peshawari Chole Simla Mirch Masala Chicken Palak Lamb Nilgiri Khorma Baingan Bhartha Dahi Bhalla Onion Kulcha Edited September 5, 2005 by bioesq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 Many thanks folks. I have what I need. I so appreciate this. I will keep you all posted on what becomes of this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdcx Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 (edited) These are the most memorable Indian dishes that I have had over the years; It is possible that some of these may not be available in the D. C. area:Coriander infused lamb stewed on the bone Tandoori shrimp or Tandoori King Prawn or Kesari Jhinga Kashmiri rice with raisons, cashews, etc. Dhungar Machli Tikka (Tandoori smoked salmon, flavored with mustard, dill and spices) Gilafi Dum Biryani (Pastry crusted lamb Biryani-a GREAT dish!) Pershawari nan (stuffed with almonds, coconuts and raisons) A personal addiction is the "national dish of England," chicken tikka masala Real homemade lime pickle. Tandoori King Prawn Massalla (marinated prawns, bbq'd then served in curry sauce) the peshawari nan is the one thing that my wife misses the most from england. There is a place in the Digbeth area of birmingham that does an exceptional version involving some form of syrup. Chicken Dopiaza Chana Masala Mutter Panneer Butter Chicken Onion Bhajee Edited September 7, 2005 by xdcx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 A nice letter from Melissa McCart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted March 11, 2006 Author Share Posted March 11, 2006 What a sweet note. My goodness. Thank you Melissa. I appreciate the kind words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffC Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 A well-deserved mention. Monica, I always enjoy what you write. Favorite dishes: Green chicken masala (Rasika) Murg makhani (Especially the sublime version at Heritage India!) Lamb vindaloo Muttar paneer Naan--plain and garlic. Tandoori prawns Goan fish curry (Bombay bistro) Samosas--I love the samosa appetizer at Passage to India. Mango lassi Green chutney--especially the coriander chutney at Haandi Raita, to cool the fires of a good vindaloo. Masala dosa Idli and sambar Bhindi (okra) prepared various ways Chapati ....and my personal guilty pleasure, gulab jamun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 ....and my personal guilty pleasure, gulab jamun! And mine? Sevai Payasam.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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