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My (30M) girlfriend (27F) is Indian. She moved to US a few years back. I'm American (white, if it matters). We live in NC.
My GF loves to cook. She told me so on our first date. However, I'm not the biggest fan of Indian food. I find that a lot of spices used in Indian food irritate my stomach and I have a very low tolerance for hot/spicy foods. She never had an issue with this and never forced me to eat anything I didn't want to. In fact, whenever I stayed over, she made me things like pancakes and french toast and they were incredible. She is a very good cook.
Two weeks ago, we moved in together. Our place has a large, fully equipped kitchen, and my GF was ecstatic about all the things she can do. I was happy to see her so happy. However, in all our excitement, I didn't realise how our food preferences can actually become a problem.
You see, I didn't realise that she cooks and eats a lot of Indian food. Like, all the time. For the past year, whenever we've spent time at each other's apartments, she's always made me things like ramen, pasta, lasagna, tacos, soups, grilled cheese etc. I figured that that's what she normally ate. I have a few Indian-American friends and they've told me they don't exclusively eat Indian food at home, so I thought it was the same thing with her.
Yesterday, she was super excited to show me something and dragged me to the kitchen. There, she unveiled a whole drawer of spices. We're talking 20-30 different types of whole/crushed/powdered spices, neatly stored in glass bottles and labelled. I asked why she needed so many spices, and she replied, "To cook Indian food, silly!"
I told her that I didn't like Indian food, and she told me not to worry, she wouldn't force me to eat anything. That it's just for her meals, and that she'd made separate meals for me. I asked her if she could simply not cook Indian food at all in our house, because the smell is so pungent, and if she'd cook regular food instead. She told me that Indian food is regular food for her, and I'm going to have to get used to it. I insisted, and she said that she'll only consider giving up cooking Indian food if I give up cooking meat at home (she's vegetarian), because she doesn't like the smell of meat being cooked.
I told her that it was an unfair ask because she never objected when I cooked with meat at my apartment. She told me that she's only demanding that I give it up because I'm doing the same thing to her. I
... keep reading on reddit ➡But I’m always hesitant about the appetizers. It seems like a lot of them would be naan-starters.
They're Naan-Fudge-Kibble Tokens.
A little background on me. I don't consider myself a beginner cook nor do I consider myself an expert. I think I'm intermediate.
I've made Mexican, French, Chinese, and Middle Eastern. A few dishes from those include Mapo Tofu, Shakshuka, Ratatouille, and Tamales. I'm no stranger to spices and letting food go low and slow.
Indian is the hardest to replicate. Especially anything gravy based. Aloo Gobi was easy enough. But my Butter Chicken and Palak Paneer are bland as hell. Most recipes I've followed come out bland as wonderbread. Most times, I've had to double the amount of garam masala or tumeric called for. Sometimes adding more green chilis/caynne (in a pinch) helps. But damn, is it hard to come close to the local cash and carry.
Any tips for anyone who's tried to tackle Indian?
Edit: Thanks to everyone who commented! Y'all are MVC, most valuable cooks.
And to the racists, chill out with some chai. Life's too short to be a bitter asshole.
Edit: and no delivery option either. Pick up only!
Video was filmed at night, and I think the guy was wearing a yellow or orange t shirt? It was kind of a viral video. But the guy is basically chopping up some kind of food to the beat whilst singing (out of tune) said lyrics.
I can't seem to find any really good authentic Indian restaurants around. Clay oven cooked, tandoori chicken coming out sizzling type of place.
There's a place in Orlando that I go to just for their food, but it's a bit of a drive lol. I'm willing to drive over Skyway or to Tampa though so someone help me out! Please and thank you! 🤙
Update: if your ever in Orlando, you must try Safrons on Sand Lake Rd!
I haven't been impressed with the couple of restaurants I've tried since moving here and am looking for some recommendations. Who has the best indian food?
Does anyone have any recommendations on good Indian food? Being from India, i have been disappointed at some of the ones and have been really wanting to find a go-to spot.
I know this may be obvious to a lot of you but my parents don't understand it. Indian food is pretty average caloric-wise but it's by no means the world's healthiest. We have our fair share of really unhealthy foods but my parents don't admit it. I'm out here trying to go on a calorie deficit and my mom starts making sambar with white rice and to add to that fried pappadams and ghee. I was hitting the weights at the gym and my mom thinks that's unhealthy and that it will break my bones or I could injure myself or something. I swear this just means that I have to start working a bit harder lol.
Bonus points if they amazing tandoori chicken
I can simmer a 2 serving curry for 2 hours with 1 aniseed star, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 3 green cardamom, 1 black cardamom, 1 tejpat , 2 curry leaves, 1 inch ginger, 3 garlic cloves, a whole onion and I literally only taste watered down tomatoes. Do you think it might just be my dumbass taste buds?. I go through spices fast and am constantly buying fresh ones, so I don't think it is a symptom of stale spices.
Many of my non Indian friends like Korean, Thai, Chinese, Mexican and Japanese food. But they aren't exposed to Indian food as well. this is the case here in NYC and back home in the Bay as well. They even know about boba (bubble tea) than mango lassi. This applies to my White, along with my Black and my Asian friends too.
What will it take for Indian food and food to reach the popularity that Chinese or Thai or Mexican or Japanese and Korean do?
And it's not just food, it also applies to entertainment and personal options as well. Indian movies and music don't seem to be popular compared to KPop, Kdramas, Anime, Nintendo, PlayStation, or even Spanish music.
Hell, many of my female friends of all kinds are into dating Asian guys (alongside White and Black guys) while I don't see an Indian guy with a non Indian girlfriend or wife as often, while I've seen White and Black and Asian men with women of other races. It seems like Indians haven't socially integrated The way other races have, even in platonic contexts at times.
Saying that, I am not as big a fan of the curries I’ve had at American style Chinese and Japanese restaurants. Although I love their foods, I am looking for the lentil and single vegetable type meals as apposed to more of a stir fry coconut soup curry.. if that’s helpful, thank you for your time!
My wife and I have a tradition of eating Indian food on Christmas Eve. We moved here a couple of years back and haven’t found a place we really like yet. Any tips? Geographically, somewhere between Santa Monica and Downtown would be preferable but I wouldn’t mind driving farther if the food’s good enough.
I made a lot with desiccated coconut, cilantro, sautéed onion, chilies, cashews, peanuts, dals, lime, salt, yogurt.
It tastes great with idlis, uttapams, dosas but we don’t make those too frequently so what else can I pair with it?
Where should I order?
Are there any places that have South Indian dishes?
EDIT: Wow, thanks for leaving all your comments and suggestions for a place !
Raja Fine Indian Cuisine won 🏆
Ordered the South Indian Meal for 2 . Food arrived hot and is very tasty! Curry spices that warm your soul lol .Plenty for 2 with leftovers. Meal Included:Medhu vadai, Chicken 65 ,Two idii, South indian Chicken curry & Lamb curry, Vegetable korma,Jeera rice & Parotta
Share what you think is the Indian food in Chicago. Please include the location, price point, and what you think makes it so great.
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... keep reading on reddit ➡Hey folks! I'm working in Kingston for a couple of days. Craving some Indian food, any recommendations on decent Indian restaurants to get some take out?
I understand that people go to Indian weddings to eat rich, creamy, oily delicious food but why does it always have to be mostly heavy orange gravy dishes Eg butter chicken, paneer butter masala or dry curries drenched in oil Eg bindi masala or the dosa or dishes with cream added Eg palak paneer.
let’s switch it up.
I went to a friend’s wedding and he had the right idea. They not only served the standard North Indian food at weddings. They also served cutlet sliders and paneer tikka tacos. That not only tastes good but it’s easier on my tummy especially if the wedding is three days long. I wouldn’t say that’s weight loss material but it tastes good enough for me while not giving me a stomach ache.
Anyways, I’d love to hear what alternative tasty dishes they could serve at Indian weddings that you could eat and not feel bloated.
I’m trying to get into making Indian food at home but I have no idea where to start. Do you all have any easy to moderate difficulty recipes you enjoy making?
Been craving some Indian food, and heard from a few of my Uber drivers about the weekend buffets. Curious what yinz like!
EDIT: Picked Udupi for today's run. Guess Taj Mahal is my destination tomorrow! Thanks for your suggestions - keep them coming!
Delicious Indian Food
I am an Indian food lover. When ordering "Indian" food in places similar as the United States or the UK, garlic naan, biryani, adulation funk, and dal are ubiquitous.
Still, when you travel to India, do not anticipate anything close to a standard menu. In this vast country, there are 29 countries-- each with its own geomorphology and traditions.
Head 100 country miles in any direction and the religion, language and culinary customs will be fully different.
The food gests vary grounded on the geography and climate, not to mention major immigration patterns, spices, trade links, autocrats and persuasions.
In northern destinations, you might find flatbreads and tandoor- grilled kebabs, while southern Indians dine on sweet coconut fish curries, with rice and roti. Hmm and that's honestly very delicious.
Across the country, the diversity spans further than nine persuasions, all of which impact the relationship with food. For illustration, Hindus dodge beef, Muslims avoid pork and Jains exercise strict vegetarianism.
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She doesn't have to worry though, because I woke up just in time. One minute later and it would have been too farty. 🌬️
Is it possible lol? I don't want to have to buy a crazy amount of spices but all the recipes I've seen have at least 7 or 8 items I would have to go and buy, probably to not use for a good amount of time since I don't cook Indian food a lot.
Thanks in advance!
edit- asking for a recipe to clarify, forgot to put that in the title
edit 2- sorry to be that guy to edit 2 but just want to thank y'all for all your help. All of y'alls tips I will definitely look back on. I'm also going to be that guy/girl to respond to too many comments but oh well
I have been told by my friend from Connecticut about this kind of thing prepared by a woman and he can pick up food twice daily but I'm unable to find this in Austin?
If anyone's aware of this, can you guys please let me know?
I'm really interested in cooking Indian food because I think it's the tastiest food in the world. But while I love the Westernized versions of Indian food, I'm always curious about authentic, right-from-India recipes.
A bit hard to find since I don't speak Hindi and many of the famous videos are done by British chefs with tonnes of complaints about the authenticity.
I understand that India isn't some homogenous country and that different recipes exist regionally, but what are some uncontroversial recipes on YouTube in English?
I'm specifically interested in curry, preferably with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. But other foods (even vegetarian or vegan) are great as well.
Looking forward to your recommendations!
Because I find it quite dhal
