| Indian food is one of my favorite types of cuisines. | | | | Madras Mahal (Kosher Vegetarian Indian Cuisine, 104 |
| That said, I'm fortunate in that I live in New York | | | | Lexington Ave): This small and cozy eatery serves |
| City, where Indian restaurants are plentiful. Here are | | | | fresh and delicious meals. I especially love their dosai, |
| a few of my favorites out of the many I've eaten in. | | | | which are crepes stuffed with spiced potatoes. |
| All of the ones I've listed have great service, | | | | They're huge and come with a variety of chutneys |
| ambience and, of course, wonderful food. | | | | to dip the crepe into. I also recommend the |
| Vatan (Vegetarian Indian, 409 3rd Avenue, by 29th | | | | combination platters. Each comes with several small |
| St.): I'm not a vegetarian, but am highly impressed | | | | dishes, such as mashed, curried eggplant and spinach |
| with this place which serves delicious and atypical | | | | with cheese, and each platter is served with a large |
| Indian cuisine. The menu, which is a set menu, is | | | | poori (puffed bread). A great way to finish off your |
| all-you-can-eat and features dozens of well-prepared | | | | meal is to enjoy a mango lassi, which is a sweet |
| small dishes. Appetizers include mini potato samosas, | | | | yogurt-based drink. |
| mashed and spiced chick peas and tiny puffed breads | | | | Chola (232 East 58th Street): This upscale Indian |
| filled with yogurt. The main course includes curried | | | | restaurant has modern decor and a relaxed setting. |
| cauliflower, spinach stew, rice with lentils and a | | | | My favorite dish is their chicken tikka masala, which is |
| tomato and potato soup. Though the portions are | | | | so tender it practically melts in your mouth. They also |
| tiny, they're extremely filling. So far, I haven't been | | | | have unique dishes, such as chicken with mango and |
| able to finish the entire meal, let alone ask for | | | | mint sauce, and lamb with cashew paste. |
| seconds! | | | | |