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October 17, 2005

Asian Cuisine - Week Two - Northern India

Tonight was our return to Asian Cuisine after a one week absence thanks to Christopher Columbus and the day devoted to him.

We had nine different items on our menu tonight. Tomato Palya, Shikar Vindaloo, Naan, Meenu Kootu, Kobbari Annamu, Indian Style Ice Cream, Gobhi Pakode, Cucumber Raita and Chicken Tikka.

Since Life is Uncertain, the first picture is Dessert. I didn't get to try the Indian Style Ice Cream because it had cherries in it and I am allergic to them. It also had pistachios, golden raisins and almonds in it. I'm sure it was good.

The next plate had the Meenu Kootu and the Chicken Tikka. The Meenu Kootu was basically a baked cod stew with vegetables. The Chicken Tikka was highly seasoned chicken, skewered and grilled.

The next plate had Kobbari Annamu and Shikar Vindaloo. The Kobbari is basically Basmati rice cooked with onions, cashews and coconut milk. Shikar Vindaloo is a spicy pork curry dish served over the rice.

The last plate was our vegetarian plate. Naan is a type of Indian bread that is eaten with the meal, and in some instances it serves as the spoon. Next is the Gobhi Pakode which is battered and deep-fried cauliflower. The Tomato Palya didn't end up exactly as the recipe intended because it was supposed to have green peas in it, but the chef couldn't find them. So it ended up just being a tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic and ginger dish. Lastly, is the Cucumber Raita. This is a cool and creamy cucumber sauce... that is used to cleanse and cool your palate between the other dishes which are usually spicy and have several flavor layers coming at you all at once.

Over all, this was a good food night... and since I started my diet yesterday... it was a good thing I was allergic to the ice cream.

Posted by FutureFoodTVStar at October 17, 2005 11:23 PM

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