Indian Restaurants?

[tracifrost]

hi all,
im hoping that someone will be able to give advice and recommend a GOOD Indian Restaurant.
we have parents over to stay, very shortly and aswell as asking for a place to go and have a british fry-up, (which i have seen the latest posts, so will be going to the new place next to polo park) would like to go for a GOOD Indian.
You know the one, chicken tikka masala, naan bread and all that goes with such pleasures of eating a good indian. (so miss my indian restaurants!!)
so if anybody can suggest a nice one to take my parents where we can ENJOY the food, i would be extremely grateful.

[Munish]

hi all,
im hoping that someone will be able to give advice and recommend a GOOD Indian Restaurant.

Now that is bloody good question? I had to end up cooking my own Indian food because the quality of restaraunts in DC/VA/MD/NY was not all that good. And some were just plain bad. BLAND. BLAND INDIAN FOOD!!!! What is the world coming too? JUST MADNESS I tell you... MADNESS!!!!!!!! :eek:

May be I should scrap the LPR and open an Indian Restaraunt instead. :D

Where in the USA are you looking? If there is a "Delhi Dhaba" that might be acceptable. There were a couple in DC, which were okay.

One of the things I appreaciate in the UK without any hesitation is to food.

[Sab]

Traci, The Mughlai is excellent. It is in the 192, near to the junction of the 27. Phone number 863 424 6969.

I am Indian and this is the only place I will go to.


Sab

[Munish]

Don't know if these will be any use.

http://www.gourmetindia.us and http://www.thokalath.com/restaurant/index.php.

[JulieC]

There is one on Turkey Lake and another at Crossroads at Lake Buena Vista, both are good.

[tracifrost]

thank you very much guys!!!!
that will give me somethere to start
xxxxx

[The Simpsons]

We go to the one on the 27 opposite Centerstate bank on the junction of Polo Park, I would say this is one of the best Indians we have ever had.
Regards

Steve

[DEE F]

Hi Steve yeh we always went there the food was fantastic,but from what I can gather, it has closed down:eek: :eek: someone tell me its not true please:confused: And now dont know where to go boohoo.


Dee xxx

[Sab]

Dee, we used to go the one on the 27 and then found the Mughlai. I have some 10% off cards for them. If you are coming to Dustin's bbq i will bring them with me.

[SHEILA 13]

Sorry Dee,Its opening as an Italian Restaurant soon

[DEE F]

Sorry Dee,Its opening as an Italian Restaurant soonHi Sheila, nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo that was the best Indian food this side of the mason dixon I cant beleive it,I am soooooooooooo gutted,but Sab yeh that would be good if you can bring them along,is it really good food,and dont tease me now Sab,I need to now:D

Love Dee xxx

[SHEILA 13]

Yes Dee,it is quite Good.
We have been a couple of times,is very popular with the English !!!so what more can I say.

[DEE F]

Thanks for that Sheila I will take your word for it,however you do realise you will be held totaly responsible if it fails to live up to my expectations tee hee

Love Dee xxx

[charliesmum]

I know that restaurant on the 27 was supposed to be moving down the road to Cagans Crossing - opposite Walmart, over the other side of the 192.

Hope someone from up there can confirm that - it is our favourite indian restaurant as well.

Zoe

[SHEILA 13]

Hi Zoe,I havnt seen it as yet,only a Sushi bar.

[DEE F]

And who the hell wants to eat raw fish,I dont think so,give me a good chicken tikka masala any day of the week:D :D :D


Dee xxxx

[Kriz1]

I know that restaurant on the 27 was supposed to be moving down the road to Cagans Crossing - opposite Walmart, over the other side of the 192.

Hope someone from up there can confirm that - it is our favourite indian restaurant as well.

Zoe

We asked the people next door about them...and they said they had gone for good...
they had gone home a few weeks before because of family....

[kirtida8]

There is a relatively good one called Spice of Life on US 27 - Berry Town Center Plaza, Davenport. Also supposed to be one in Longwood called the Clay oven. Most of the others are "pants" - and I'm indian so I am qualified to say so.

[SHEILA 13]

Everyone has different taste's ,I have heard bad reports on that particular one but have never tried it myself.
I think I'm "qualified"too as I am Anglo Indian.;)

Sheila


ps My Husband still hasnt found a HOT Vindaloo yet !!!!!!

[Kriz1]

I'd not go near the one at Berry Town Center Plaza again...its like sitting in a shop window...and the food is like dirty dish water......it was nasty....

[v2002]

I'd not go near the one at Berry Town Center Plaza again...its like sitting in a shop window...and the food is like dirty dish water......it was nasty....
WOoOoOoOH!!!!!!! thats some nasty taste ......Why don't you guys ask what you intend to make at home ? may be we can supply you with some nice tips to cook & Enjoy REAL good indian FOOD at home itself:D
Tip # one if the place is owned by a Sardar(singh) or a Punjabi ---- Food is bound to be good:cool:

[Munish]

That is a good idea. Cooking Indian food (and good Indian food for that matter) is not nearly as difficult as you may think. In fact it baffles me how it is possible to have bad Indian restaraunts, but somehow the USA has managed to produce them in an abundance.

[DEE F]

Ok ,come on then Munish ,gauntlet thrown,show us all how to make a good curry, complete with onion bhajis please,cos my hubby loves them,and then if you get to Florida I will give you a personal invite to dinner,V2002 you dont need an invite you are always welcome,Go for it!!!!!!!!!


Love Dee xxxx

[Kriz1]

I cook my own curries...only from a can mind you...but they are 100% better than the place at Town centre....

[Munish]

Easy Dee, EEEEAAASY! I threw a dinner party for my old housemate in DC a couple of years ago.

On the list was Biryanis, Pakoras, Sag Paneer and a few other things (and everyone loved it)!!! I got five marriage offers that night. LOL. And to make the challenge more difficult I kept it vegetarian (as I am one).

[DEE F]

Ok ok Munish,I will marry you then,now pleaaaaaaaaase tell me how to make a good curry (and onion bhajis please,most of the Indian restaurants out here dont even know what they are)I am now sat here waiting patiently.


Love Dee xxx

[Munish]

Dee it's easy, but the problem is I don't work with "recipes." It just has to feel right, and that comes with experience.

I got the receipe below from the Internet, however, I would not worry about being strict about it, because that's when things go wrong.

For example, multiply all the ingredients by three or four otherwise you won't be satisfied with the servings. Also, if the first few aren't quite right who cares you got plenty more attempts. Be more generous with the tumeric (haldi) and coriander (cilantro) than suggested and have less red chilli powder but put more fresh green chillis. If you multiply the ingredients by four go for three three or four green chillis at first. Actually no, make at least four or five because green chillis in the USA are bland and lack kick. Mix some red onions with the white onions, they are far more tasty and make sure they are not super size so they have more potency (for taste).

For the batter mixture it says you should use water. In addition mix some yoghurt into the batter. It gives the batter a natural fluffy texure.

When you've done it once you can make adjustments and after a few attempts, I guarantee you will out perform the so called Indian restaraunts.

As for the oil you don't necessarily have to use sunflower oil. I use Vegetable oil and Olive oil interchangeably

Ingredients
100g/3½oz white onion, chopped
25g/1oz spinach, chopped
35g/1¼oz chickpea flour (also called gram flour)
1 tsp fresh root ginger, finely diced
1 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
½ green chilli, de-seeded and finely diced
pinch salt
pinch red chilli powder
pinch turmeric
sunflower oil, for frying
chaat masala, to serve (optional)

Method
1. Mix the onions, spinach, chickpea flour, ginger, ground coriander seeds and green chilli together with enough water to bind into a thick batter mixture.
2. Add the salt, chilli powder and turmeric and mix thoroughly.
3. Heat the sunflower oil in a wok for frying. The oil should come about 2.5cm (1 inch) up the sides of the wok.
4. Gently drop a little of the bhaji mixture into the hot oil to test it's hot enough.
5. When ready, place golf-ball sized amounts of the mixture into the oil. Reduce the heat and fry gently until golden in colour.
6. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
7. Increase the heat of the oil and return the cooked bhajis to the wok and fry for a second time until crisp and golden brown.
8. Sprinkle with chaat masala, if you like, and serve.

Once you've got this one down, the next mission is aloo or mooli parathas (mmmmmm).

[Munish]

PS if you were serious and are going to attempt it, the actual frying time will take some time to start with, but as you progress the frying time speeds up as you put in the more barjis.

As for the curry, same principles. Use the Internet for the first attempt but make adjustments with the seasonings, chillis etc. For example, I love ginger to put more ginger than is generally suggested.

[SHEILA 13]

When are you coming over????you can come round to ours and cook !!!
I will offer you a bed for the night of course !!!!!

[Munish]

LOL. I accept.

[kirtida8]

If you are ever in Orlando - you are welcome to sample mine - so far I am the only one who can stand the heat LOL

[SHEILA 13]

Hi ,My husband said he will sample your curry !!!! as long as it is HOT !!!!!!

[Sab]

Mun,
I am hiding your post from my hubbie cos he will think I have no excuse now. Anyway the Mughali does onion bhajis.


Sab

[DEE F]

Thank you Munish,I will do my thing tonight attempting to make your onion bhajis,fingers crossed it works,and I will also try for a lamb bhuna,we will see,Oh an dSheila just stop your flirting Munish and I are almost betrothed,isnt that right Munish,.........................erm Munish I am talking to you where have you gone hahahahahahah


Love Dee xxxx

[Munish]

Mun,
I am hiding your post from my hubbie cos he will think I have no excuse now. Anyway the Mughali does onion bhajis.


Sab

Just make him make it! LOL

[Munish]

Thank you Munish,I will do my thing tonight attempting to make your onion bhajis,fingers crossed it works,and I will also try for a lamb bhuna,we will see,Oh an dSheila just stop your flirting Munish and I are almost betrothed,isnt that right Munish,.........................erm Munish I am talking to you where have you gone hahahahahahah


Love Dee xxxx

Flirt all you like ladies, flirt all you like! I'm young, single, available and hot. Just like your cowboy picture but more brown. LOL :D

[DEE F]

Flirt all you like ladies, flirt all you like! I'm young, single, available and hot. Just like your cowboy picture but more brown. LOL :D Oh I say,dont need a curry now I am all hot and bothered;) good answer Munish,but you do realise we are only after your onion bhajis:D :D :D :D But cant wait to try your recipe for them,and anyway If we wanna flirt we will flirt,remember our husbands are "not so young",married,unavailable and deffo not so hot:D so let us have our fun,ok then Munish,you have a great evening;)


Love Dee xxxx

[Munish]

;)

[SHEILA 13]

Hey you Dee,you can stop that right now,I have only been off the Forum for 5 minutes making my Hot curry !!!!

[DEE F]

Hey you Dee,you can stop that right now,I have only been off the Forum for 5 minutes making my Hot curry !!!!


Hi Sheila I dont know what you mean:angel: That Munish started it saying he was hot available and single,twas nothing to do with me,I only wanted his onion bhajis:D :D :D Anyway now the curry is done what time do you want me round:drool: :drool:

Love Dee xxx

[SHEILA 13]

Sorry love,just come back on after eating a full pan of curry and chapatas !!!

[Munish]

Oh no, don't blame me - I wasn't being flirtatious! I was just stating some facts. I just figured the members want to know a little more about me. :D

[tillyberry13]

hi good choice

[tracifrost]

MUNISH, i dont know you personally but you are my NEW BEST FRIEND.
i have looked over the recipe, so im going to do a cut, paste and save on this one!!!!!
OH MY GOD, too many memories of good food oh how i miss my curries.
peswari naan( wrong spelling)
pilau rice
King Prawn Madras
bombay potatoes
that hot sauce along with the mango chutney and onion salad, all over the popadams (oh heck wrong spelling AGAIN!!!) but you get my drift..........

[DEE F]

Its just no good Munish,you have to get yourself over here immediately and open a good curry house,you know you will be guaranteed customers ,even if it is only the drooling ladies on this forum haha,so come on young man chop chop.................................you still there haha

Love Dee xxx

[v2002]

Its just no good Munish,you have to get yourself over here immediately and open a good curry house,you know you will be guaranteed customers ,even if it is only the drooling ladies on this forum haha,so come on young man chop chop.................................you still there haha

Love Dee xxx
Dee
Hope you dont try the curry .... given by Munish the great :D It will end up in something else heheheheh :notworthy:

P.S. Munish with your method it will turn out into pakora's not onion bhaji:D LOL(by the way Dee I promise: I will not flirt with munish --- I just can't, because it turned out "we are related" ha ha ha :D :D :D :D Poor munish!!!!!!!!!!!!
(munish don't you dare to spill the beans LOL):cool:

[Munish]

Yes onion bhajis and pakoras are pretty similar to make, but I still think my version would taste better - but I would say that! LOL.

[Bobby]

MUNISH, i dont know you personally but you are my NEW BEST FRIEND.
i have looked over the recipe, so im going to do a cut, paste and save on this one!!!!!
..

Yep, me too!

I cut and pasted it into an E-mail and sent it to my wife. She was sitting across from me in the office at the time, but she glanced across, raised an eye brow and carried on with what she was doing.
I think the message was, "of course I'll make those for you Darling! ....how soon would you like them?"

Bobby