Indian food is incredibly popular throughout the United States. Many people who like eating spicy food items prefer Indian food because of its unique taste and the amalgamation of different spices. If you are interested in trying out Indian cuisine, you might get overwhelmed at the sheer number of options available to you. There are plenty of Indian food restaurants in Jamaica, NY that you can visit, and there are plenty of dishes to choose from. Here are some of the best dishes to try from your local Indian food restaurants.
Alu Gobi
One of the most popular dry dishes from India, Alu Gobi is a staple in almost every Indian restaurant in Jamaica, NY. The name of the dish translates to potatoes and cabbage, and those are the two main ingredients. It often contains curry leaves and is spiced with Indian traditional spices. It’s a dry dish and has a bit of turmeric in it as well. You can have it with rice or you can have it the traditional way, with a chapati (a form of Indian flat bread).
Butter Chicken
Another very popular dish that you will love is Butter Chicken. There are only a handful of Indian food restaurants that can do justice to butter chicken, and if you manage to try good quality chicken, you’ll be licking your fingers afterward. It’s a gravy based dish that can be made in a conventional tandoor, or can even be pan-fried. It includes tomatoes, garlic, cardamom, turmeric, and is made in butter instead of oil. It’s very tangy and spicy and you can have it with spicy yogurt (known as raita) to further accentuate the taste.
