Dinner Last Night…

by Matt on April 19, 2012

Indian food. Yum.

Honestly, I’m not an adventurous eater. I tend to cook the same foods and go to the same restaurants week after week, but I have no problem with that. I know what I like and I stick with it!

A month or two ago, I discovered a really good Indian restaurant that’s fairly close to my apartment. I went one day after tennis to pick up some dinner and I’ve been hooked ever since!

Right now, I’m trying to cut back on a few things, so I’m only eating out a restaurants that serve food that I can’t make at home, unless I’m going out with a friend. Indian food isn’t something that I feel comfortable cooking, so I have no problem paying for it every once and awhile.

Last night, I met one of my friends for dinner. Of course I suggested Indian food!

I’m an Indian food newbie, so I stuck with my staple, Chana Masala.

I’ve actually only ordered a few different Indian dishes:

  • Chana Masala
  • Aloo Gobi
  • Palak Paneer
  • Chicken Tikka
  • Vegetable Korma
Does anyone have any suggestions for something to order next time?

I’ve loved all of them, but my heart belongs to Naan. I think I could eat a basket of this and be perfectly happy!

It also makes the perfect meal to have leftovers the next day for lunch! Speaking of that, it’s lunch time…

Do you like Indian food? Are you an adventurous eater?

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hollyNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM

I LOVE INDIAN FOOD! And because I am waiting to go to lunch right now, this looks even more delicious. Sooooo hunnngrrryyyy.

Have a great day Matt!!
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jennifer@knackfornutritionNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 12:49 PM

The only thing I eat at Indian places is Naan and chickpeas. That’s all you need!
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Lindsay @ The Lean Green BeanNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 1:18 PM

my hubby and i love malai kofta. SO GOOD!
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the TableNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Indian food is my favorite!!! It actually is pretty easy to make at home, too. :)

I like anything with “dal” in the title.
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Nescett @ BananaoatsNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 1:48 PM

I love love love Indian food but I never know what things are called. I like to go to the buffets. Whole foods has chicken tagine that is amazing!
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Jamie @ Don't Forget the CinnamonNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 2:02 PM

LOVE indian food! And it is darn near impossible to make it anywhere near as good as they make it at restaurants.
One of my favorites is anything tikka masala! It’s a tomato curry sauce that, in my opinion, is outstanding.
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Abby @ Abz 'n' OatsNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

I have only had Indian food once and it was not a good experience. The chicken was super dry. I need to find a good place to give it another go!
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SanaNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 4:01 PM

Get bengan bhartha!!

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Brittany @ GOtheXtraMileNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM

I’ve only had indian food in disney!! I liked it, but it was a bit too spicy. I LOVE trying new foods, so I love to be adventurous!

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Heather @ Health, Happiness, and HopeNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 5:09 PM

I tend to stick with the same foods, but I like trying something new now and then. I’ve been to a couple middle eastern restaurants, but not specifically Indian. Haha naan is amazing.
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CharlotteNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 6:26 PM

good gosh I love indian food…. I’m a culinar grad, so I LOVE food adventures. I am drooling now, thank you! ;)
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amy@healthyhungryhappy.comNo Gravatar April 19, 2012 at 7:23 PM

yummmm i LOVE indian food!! chicken tikka masala is my favorite. samosas are really yummy too and obviously naan..mmm. i know ive tried other delicious dishes but i can never remember the names!! ya just gotta be adventurous!
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jenNo Gravatar April 20, 2012 at 8:23 AM

i love indian food too! i also enjoy trying to cook ethnic dishes at home when i have time. i am a very adventurous eater! :)

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AntoineNo Gravatar April 20, 2012 at 8:43 AM

Yes I am a huge fan of Indian food! My favorite dishes happen to be Chana Masala and Aloo Gobi. I love anything with Chickpeas :)

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Cat @ Breakfast to BedNo Gravatar April 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM

I cannot order naan or parantha because I WILL eat the whole basket.
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EmiliaNo Gravatar April 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM

I adore indian food, definitely one of my favorite ethnic cuisines. While I like all of the dishes you mentioned, I have to say that, by far, my favorite indian dish is Chana Saag. Chickpeas and Spinach. It seems to be a bit difficult to find, but if you can, it’s amazing! :)
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Heather @ For the Love of KaleNo Gravatar April 20, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Indian food is the JAM. Looks amazing. :-)

When I go out, I usually order one of two things: Vegetable Poriyal or Okra Masala. Both are OUT of this world!
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Chelsea @ One Healthy MunchkinNo Gravatar April 21, 2012 at 6:55 AM

I’d say I’m a pretty adventurous eater. I’ve eaten everything from seaweed to frog’s legs to lamb testicles! :P

I’ve actually never had Indian food though! I’ve always been unsure if I can eat it because of my nut allergies. And I recently discovered I’m allergic to one of the spices in curry powder, so that’s going to make it even harder for me to be able to try it!
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CaitlinNo Gravatar April 22, 2012 at 12:37 PM

i haven’t really tried any indian dishes except chicken tikki masala, which was a bit too heavy for me. i agree with you, my heart belongs to naan. i’ve had garlic naan before and felt like i’d died and gone to heaven.
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Carolina @ Peas in a BlogNo Gravatar April 23, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Indian is one of my faves, all the dishes are so flavorful & full of spices. I tend to get the curry on the side though cause sometimes they can be really hot! Still, I love Indian food!

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Julie at Burnt CarrotsNo Gravatar April 23, 2012 at 8:52 PM

I think I could eat thai and indian food every night of the week. Oh and maybe a steak on Friday. :) The only thing is that I cannot cook either (besides a steak) to save my life especially thai food. I’m beginning to think they have some cooking power I don’t know about!
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