Indian Food (ingredient, health, tomatoes, mild)

[curry]

Hi Guys,

I know there was a post about indian food. What I really want to know is what do you really like about indian food ?. What makes u want to come back for another curry ?. Is it the richness and spiceness ? is it the aroma ? I am curious

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[jhlcomp]

Absolutely everything. I adore the aroma, textures, the sprices, the nans, the curries, the vegetarian dishes. I was more or less raised on Indian and Pakistani cusine - ergo my fondness for it.

[ellie]

Wow that sounds incredible. Now I'm starving. I have fresh coriander on hand so that's a beginning!

[tvdxer]

Originally Posted by jco

I've just started eating it since I've started my new restricted diet (cutting certain unhealthy items). I was shocked at how tasty it is! Some of the recipes are so clever, too. I would have never thought I'd use yougart and chicken together, but very good.

Since we're on the topic... can anyone tell me how to eat hummus?

Scoop it up with pita bread.

I used to eat it on sandwiches, typically with french bread (a local café serves them), but I found using pita to scoop them up is much better.

[tvdxer]

Pretty much everything. The aroma, the texture, the colors, the spices, the variety of tastes in general.

[BlueWillowPlate]

Pita bread is a fine scoop, as is raw celery and carrots.

[mels]

It isn't just curry. I like the flavors and textures of most Indian food. I can't think of anything I have tried yet that I don't like. I like that a lot of spices are used, but everything isn't neccessarily spicy (as in blow smoke out of your ears spicy). Now I am craving a plate of Rogan Josh and some naan!

[DontH8Me]

Papadums with mango chutney - I developed a taste for this when I lived in Europe, of all places...

And I can relate to megan77, except substitute Peruvian for Indian.

Can't wait till my next trip to the local Indian restaurant, yum!

[ssg II]

Originally Posted by megan77

my name is megan,i live hear near d.c. i am white american and am married to
an indian guy.i have been cooking professional indian food for about 10 years now.i hate to brag,but my pakistani and indian girlfriends rush to my house when they know i am making indian food.i always get compliments like"your cooking is better then someone of indian or desi desent!and i hear all the time,"you are a better cook than my mom,don't tell her i told you that"
i like those compliments b/c when i cook,i make love to the food(not literally),i put my passion and soul into it,that is why when people eat my food thay can feel the love in it! if anybody wants some super awesome recipes,just hit me up!!

I'll take you up on that! I love Indian food, but nobody else I cook for does. I could probably get them to eat Tandoori chicken, how can I make it without a tandoor?

[Angel Bear]

I love everything everyone has mentioned. For me, I especially enjoy the consciousness Indian food is made with--a respect for you and spirit

I also love the fact there are many vegetarian choices Yay!