Monday, December 12, 2011

Indian Cuisine... So Much More than Chicken Tikka Masala

The title holds true.  And anyone who has a true affinity for Indian Cuisine can attest to that.

First things first:  Know The Region
There's Northern Indian and there's Southern Indian.  Northern is the most common form of Indian Cuisine that consists of curries over Basmati rice with a traditional bread called Naan.  Southern is more like a pita-style Naan stuff with potatoes and meat seasoned similarly to Northern dishes but without the curry. Southern dishes are also served with various chutneys and sauces.  In all actuality, everything is the same in both Southern and Northern Indian Cuisines, except the execution.  The spices, the sauces, the chutneys, it's all the same.

Most cities are homes to at least one Northern Indian Restaurant or have one within a 30-minute drive.  But finding a Southern Indian Restaurant is a bit harder.  In all of my travels, I have only found one.  And that one, is definitely worth trying out.

Today's Feature:  Dosa in San Francisco, California
Located in San Francisco's Mission District, this is a restaurant worth checking out if you are adventurous with new foods and like things on the spicy side.  Dosa is open for both lunch and dinner and is moderately priced and all menu options are a definite winner.

Enjoy!

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