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What makes nearly all Indian food smell like spicy tar?
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:52 am
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:52 am
Serious question. Too much of something awful in a lot of those dishes.
This post was edited on 8/30/17 at 5:55 am
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Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:52 am to member12
Probably curry, cause, you know, India and all.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:53 am to member12
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What makes nearly all Indian food smell like spicy tar?
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:56 am to member12
Big old world out there......you might want to embrace it.
Those spices are fricking wonderful.
Those spices are fricking wonderful.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:56 am to Cowboyfan89
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Probably curry, cause, you know, India and all.
There is a lot going on. Maybe I don't like it because it's too busy.
I think the over use of cumin (and probsbly hundreds of other things) is why I just can't get on board with the smell, appearance, and taste.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 5:59 am to member12
While house shopping years ago we walked in this beautiful home and the smell of curry would knock you over.
I just turned around and walked out
I just turned around and walked out
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:00 am to CharlesLSU
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Big old world out there......you might want to embrace.
Yes that's the problem. I should just automatically like food that smells, looks, and tastes awful to me.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:02 am to member12
You're crazy. Indian food is amazing. Though if you're in Louisiana, you've probably never had good Indian. The restaurants in Nola were bland as hell, especially Nirvana.
And the smell is amazing. I was a very picky eater growing up. But I had a couple close friends that were Indian. Their aunts and cousins were doctors and would stay with them while establishing their residency in America.
I remember staying out all night and crashing at their house. When I woke up and went downstairs, it smelt like heaven. They showed me the food cooking, and it looked gross. Like something I'd never eat. But I knew something that smelled so good, couldn't taste bad. Eating Indian food completely changed my eating habits.
And the smell is amazing. I was a very picky eater growing up. But I had a couple close friends that were Indian. Their aunts and cousins were doctors and would stay with them while establishing their residency in America.
I remember staying out all night and crashing at their house. When I woke up and went downstairs, it smelt like heaven. They showed me the food cooking, and it looked gross. Like something I'd never eat. But I knew something that smelled so good, couldn't taste bad. Eating Indian food completely changed my eating habits.
This post was edited on 8/30/17 at 6:04 am
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:04 am to member12
See, you criticize the cuisine of a culture as bad because it's not to your liking.......if it's a "hey, who else's doesn't like curry?", fine. But you are approaching it as if they have it wrong. They don't.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:06 am to member12
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I think the over use of cumin
Where do you live? I can't think of any dish that I've had that was heavy on cumin.
If anything, try Tandoori chicken. It's some of the best chicken I've ever had. Briyanni is also good, and very similar to jambalaya. Some would say it's even better.
frick. Now I'm craving a type of food I can't get in Arkansas (at least a good version).
This post was edited on 8/30/17 at 6:08 am
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:07 am to CharlesLSU
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See, you criticize the cuisine of a culture as bad because it's not to your liking.......if it's a "hey, who else's doesn't like curry?", fine. But you are approaching it as if they have it wrong. They don't.
Indian food is so good, I want to visit there just for the food.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:09 am to CCTider
quote:yeah, not all that great, but Salt n Pepper hits the spot and kills any cravings for India type foods.... I may be elementary with my eastern taste buds though... I heard Saffron of Magazine was good and interesting but I haven't been yet.
The restaurants in Nola were bland as hell, especially Nirvana.
Shawarma To-Go at the little gas station between Napoleon and Louisiana can't be beat.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:11 am to CCTider
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Tandoori chicken
Had this yesterday with rice and it is why I started the thread.
I love chicken. I love rice. Hate whatever seasoning was on that stuff. It was a waste of chicken and rice to me.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:11 am to SuperSaint
I only tried Nirvana in the city. There was an acceptable spot in Old Metairie, but I can't remember the name.
I meant to try salt and pepper. But it was in a weird spot, and usually forgot about it. And when I was in the quarter, I always ate at Verti Marte.
I meant to try salt and pepper. But it was in a weird spot, and usually forgot about it. And when I was in the quarter, I always ate at Verti Marte.
This post was edited on 8/30/17 at 6:15 am
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:14 am to member12
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Tandoori chicken
Had this yesterday with rice and it is why I started the thread.
Probably went to a shitty restaurant. I've never tasted any heavy spices in that dish. It's usually mild.
But everyone is different. I used to work with a kid in the Appalachians who said the best pizza he's eaten was Hunts Brother's. Taste is very subjective.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:15 am to member12
I don't care for it either. Maybe I have had bad examples, but I am reluctant to order it anymore.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:18 am to member12
I'm with you. Not a fan of the Indian food.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:18 am to dewster
If you ever visit Colorado, try it there. It's mostly Northern Indian/Nepalese, but still very good. I loved nothing more than waking up on a Sunday, smoking a joint, and proceed to eat Indian food until I was stuffed. Boulder probably had 6 different Indian buffets, in a town with under 100k people.
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:20 am to member12
Indian restaurants in BTR/NO are inconsistent and can be hit or miss if you don't know what to eat from the myriad of options. Best to try some home cooked indian food with an Indian buddy first or have someone who is knowledgeable bout cuisine to have with you when you go out to eat indian.
It is one of the best cuisines out there but yes it may not be for everyone.
It is one of the best cuisines out there but yes it may not be for everyone.
This post was edited on 8/30/17 at 6:21 am
Posted on 8/30/17 at 6:23 am to CharlesLSU
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See, you criticize the cuisine of a culture as bad because it's not to your liking.......if it's a "hey, who else's doesn't like curry?", fine. But you are approaching it as if they have it wrong. They don't.
You are belittling me because I dislike whatever flavor that caused that tar smell instead of offering any real suggestions.
If I knew what the hell it was, I could probably order the food without it.
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