i'm getting indian food. what should i get?

[mopinko]

i am wiped out in a very large way from judging yesterday's municipal primary. DH i gonna pick it up.
i am in a rut. i like fairly spice, low fat, and no seed. recommendations?

[Shakespeare]

1. Well, I don't know how low-fat this is, but my fave:

chicken tikka masala, a side of jasmine rice and lots and lots of yummy hot freshly baked naan.

ooooooh...now I'm hungry....

[prole_for_peace]

20. second that...

i sure wish we had an indian restaurant in this area. dammit...

[grace0418]

2. Chicken Makhani (butter chicken). Probably not terribly low-fat but so

freaking delicious. Chana masala, aloo ghobi, dal makhani, oooo....I'm getting hungry. YUM!

[mopinko]

3. these responses confirm

the depth of my dilemma.

[fudge stripe cookays]

19. Tandoori chicken is the lowest in fat...

since Indians don't usually cook with the skin on. Mostly everything else has ghi in it, which is super clarified butter, and thus FATTY. But oh how I love it.

Go for the tandoor. :thumbsup: But if you don't give a shit, get the chicken tikka masala! :9

[Starbucks Anarchist]

22. I had that recently.

You're right -- fucking delicious. :D

[smtpgirl]

34. Butter Chicked awesome with Tandoori chicken a close 2nd

[MonkeyFunk]

4. ooh

Sag Paneer....

spinach and cheese. It's yummy.

And I forget the name, but there's a nummy chicken dish in some sort of orange-colored sauce... not makhani... not marsala....

grr...

[C_eh_N_eh_D_eh]

17. Tandoori?

[matcom]

5. Big Mac - Large Fries

oh hell, just Supersize

[mopinko]

7. sorry. no seeds.

sadly have to also procure some such junk food for teenagers. :grr:

[MonkeyFunk]

23. ooh

I loved BigMacLargeFries... he was the best moderator ever. Where'd he go?

[Nickster]

6. Chicken Masala. Nummy. n/t

[GOPisEvil]

8. You're in Chicago, right?

Go to Moti Mahal in Wrigleyville. They have a buffet (for lunch anyway).

I vote chicken tikka masala.

[mopinko]

9. i am in chicago

i am in rogers park, so i am getting vicory of india on devon. too tired to go out, but DH will fetch. been to the moti on devon many times, but not lately. viceroy is a big carry out/ dine in joint.

[GOPisEvil]

11. Oooh..next time I'm in Chicago, I might have to try that.

I love me some Indian food. :9

[mopinko]

13. good pastries and sweets, too.

this is why i love chicago. part of the real world. including the delicious part.

[grace0418]

32. GOPisevil, next time you come to Chicago, check out Devon west of Western.

Moti Mahal in Wrigleyville pales in comparison. Tiffin, Viceroy of India (used to suck, now it's awesome), Indian Garden, Hema's Kitchen and, for southern Indian yumminess, Udupi Palace.

If you aren't around Devon though, an EXCELLENT place is Essence of India on Lincoln and Wilson. I go there because it's so close to my house, however I'm happy to report the food is fantastic.

[martymar64]

10. Tandoori Chicken!!!

Damn it! I'd get some too but I just got back from Whataburger!

[mopinko]

12. ok, here's the order

for a family meal

lamb vindaloo
chicken saag
tandoori chicken, and veggies
reshmi kabab
veggie biryani
some naan, both garlic and plain
it will be good tonight, and good leftovers tomorrow.
i think i am going to feel a lot better after dinner.

[Beaverhausen]

14. Channa Masala, Garlic Naan and Raita

[mopinko]

29. love garlic naan, but

if i feel like i can afford the fat, i love cheese naan the best.

[Little Wing]

15. Lamb vindaloo mild or medium

plain naan, garlic can be a bit strong

[trof]

16. Pemmican? Buffalo hump steaks?

MAIZE!

[Kali]

21. ...

:thumbsup:

[mopinko]

28. very funny

my favorite brew pub does have buffalo burgers.
actually, i'm sure there is a place around here somewhere where you could get indigenous american food. my neighborhood was recently found to be the most ethnically diverse in the WORLD. the neighborhood a little south of here has a large native american population.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

18. Malai kofta.

Indians make the best vegetarian dishes in the world. If you want low fat, there's no good reason not to get something veggie.

[Danger Mouse]

24. If you're eating Indian, might I recommend...

some pepto bismol and a roll of toilet paper?
:)

[mopinko]

27. naaa. it goes down just fine.

not all spicy. i like the spice, once it is past my slightly too sensitive tongue, i'm fine.

[Danger Mouse]

37. Personally, Indian food is my passion.

I adore it :)

[ZombieNixon]

25. You should get me something.

:D :9

[mopinko]

26. you should come on up

i'll take you to my favorite sit down- tiffin. nice white table clothe joint. mmmmm.
viceroy has a decent lunch buffet, too, tho.

[PVnRT]

30. Rolaids

n/t

[ChickMagic]

31. Ooh. Masala dosa.

With saag paneer and lentil soup. Yummers!

[TheBaldyMan]

33. Is there such a thing as low fat Indian food?

If no seed means no flour - I'm at a loss.

Personally I'd recommend

starter
assorted pakora

main course
Jalfrezi with pilau rice and a Naan bread

afters
sherbet/ice cream/sorbet
coffee

on edit: get some Cobra beer if you can.

[guitar man]

35. Algonquin wild nut soup

Navajo fry bread, Ojibwe style indian tacos, gooseberry cobbler.....


:P

[applegrove]

36. Butter Chicken and some Nan Bread. Tiki chicken too!