Going to have my first Indian takeout today, what to get?

Drakares

Said **** it, making the jump from Chinese to Indian today. Never had one before besides what I'd cook here at home.

For those who'd seek to tell me I'm a fat bastard, feck off! I don't eat takeout that much and it's my birthday (thinly veiled birthday thread).

I love spicy food, very spicy.

Can any experienced Indian eaters give me any suggestions?

Cheers

davet82

rennies and some kitten soft bog roll

mfceiling

Get the sh*ts...

kingtiger

go for the old reliable Madras or Vindaloo for spice

or a Jalfrezi if they do the spicy version & dont forget to buy naan bread

Mr Benevolent

You're doing the right thing, Chinese takeaway is utter, utter muck.

SEPT 23 1989

Vindaloo is a nice introduction

Yakult

Do great pizzas normally, better than those who are supposed to be good at it... pesky I-talians

Capt'n Midnight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdo79znnHl8

A must see if you haven't already seen it.

Banjo String

Samosa for starters (veg ones)

Chicken Jalfrezi or Dhansak for Mains.
Pilau rice

Keema naan (stuffed with minced lamb) or goc naan (garlic, onion and coriander)

Ask for some lime pickle for the side.

Enjoy.

Drakares

Thanks for the suggestions so far

SamHall wrote: »

Keema naan (stuffed with minced lamb) or goc naan (garlic, onion and coriander)

Is this a bread?

oldyouth

For flavour, I love Makhani Chicken with Biryani Rice, with a few Peshwari Naans to mop up the sauce. It is essentially a creamy, spicy tomato based sauce with a kick. Not as hot as a Vindaloo or Madras

Remouad

If you can get it try Kadhai Chicken.
Perfect balance of flavour and spice.

Not everywhere does it and sometimes it's spelled differently(Kadai, Khadai) but go for it if you can find it.

RoyalMarine

chicken/beef Phall and chilli naan.

kingtiger

Drakares wrote: »

Is this a bread?

yep its essential for a curry, just mop up the juice of the curry with it

hhhmmmmm

beeroclock

RoyalMarine wrote: »

chicken/beef Phall and chilli naan.

I was going to suggest a phall as well (unbelievably hot)

Sparks43

Beer

Lots of beer

Food wise

Onion Bhaji
Tandoori mixed grill
Pilau Rice
Keema naan
Poppadoms and Mango Chutney

Enjoy

Hande hoche!

The aforementioned phall.

Banjo String

Drakares wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions so far



Is this a bread?

Yes.

Also, jalfrezi = tomato based sauce, served with bell peppers (mild or as hot as you'd like)
Dhansak, kinda sweet/sour but spicy, served with lentils and in some cases, pineapple pieces.

My personal favourite (at times) is saag, that's a curry with spinach through it, & a good hint of ginger and mint.

The beauty of Indian food is you can ask for any curry to be as hot or mild ad you'd like.

Killgore Trout

Chicken Achari - hot and pickled. Saucy dish
kutchi bhindi - Swwet and sour okras
Saag aloo - Spinach with Potatoes

kingtiger

Killgore Trout wrote: »

Chicken Achari - hot and pickled. Saucy dish

love Achari, good shout

WindSock

I'd stay away from Vindaloo's, Phals and all that nonsense until you're drunk and want to try and impress your mates. If you actually want to taste and enjoy your curry then get something else suggested in the thread. Madras, Dhansak, Jalfrezi's have a nice amount of spice and taste in them. Korma's and Shahi's are the mildest.

Guffy

A credit union loan

joshrogan

Can't go wrong with a Rogan Josh.

KKkitty

Chicken korma is lovely and not too spicy. Happy birthday btw

ziggy

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maxfresh

Indian restaurants can be very hit and miss ,i tried a new one over the weekend ,got a chicken jalfrezi ,it was very bland and the nan bread was doughy

SEPT 23 1989

Chicken Balti with pilau rice,Nan bread and veg samosa

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21733514

A leading bacteriologist has said he believes the practice of substituting lamb with beef is widespread in Indian restaurants and takeaways in Scotland.

inconceivable :eek:

guttenberg

Top tip for newbies to Indian food: if your going to start with something spicy, stick a toilet roll in the fridge for an hour before hand. You'll understand why after;)

The Pheasant

For most first timers I'd start them on a korma, although you say you like it spicy so I'd go with either a vindaloo, biryani or jalfrezi. Onion bahji to start and pilau rice, peshwari naan and popadoms on the side are essentials. Maybe a "cobra" beer too. Happy birthday and welcome to the orgasm that is Indian cuisine!

Shenshen

Veg samosa for starter, and then I would go for two mains (many Indian places will offer them as so-called side dishes, smaller portion to a full main so you can get a better combination of things) : Matter Paneer (cottage cheese and peas in a mild sauce) or Chana Bhuna (chickpeas in a sweet and sour sauce) together with Bombay Aloo (spicy potatoes and cauliflower).
Make sure to get a nice combination of something mild and something spicy. It's magic.

Pilau rice and peshwari naan (sweet) to go with it.

Damn, I want an Indian now.

kingtut

If you also like hot food then go for Vindaloo or Naga but ask for it 'Indian Hot' so they know you actually want it hot and are not just putting on a brave face.

If you only like spicy then try something mild like a korma or possibly a tikka massala

Phal is also very tasty although is not a traditional Indian dish. It was invented in Britain

Let us know what you choose and how you get on !! Oh and there is a difference between 'hot' and 'spicy', don't get the two mixed up

Banjo String

Stay well away from vindaloos and phal's if you want your first experience to be an enjoyable one IMO.

I like spicy food, but there's nothing enjoyable about eating something that makes you break out in a sweat, and snots running all over the shop.

jester77

Pakoras to start with and a chicken madras with some yoghurt mixed in for the main

Remouad

Where are you based? Maybe someone can suggest a good indian restaurant in your area.

kingtut

SamHall wrote: »

I like spicy food, but there's nothing enjoyable about eating something that makes you break out in a sweat, and snots running all over the shop.

When it comes to an indian it's the heat that makes you sweat, not the spice

Someone who enjoys spicy food might not enjoy hot food and vice-versa

Cienciano

If I ever go to a new indian and want an idea of what it's like, I get a balti. If their balti isn't nice, forget about it!
So, chicken balti, rice. For starter get onion bahji or meat samosa. Meat samosa is lamb, lovely with the mint sauce you get.
A plain naan is great too, but they don't travel to well if you're getting takeaway. If you get something hot like a vindaloo or madras get a peshwari naan. It's sweet, has chopped up sultanas and almonds on it. Savage

JustRoss23

I have never had a Chinese or Indian takeaway:(

Remouad

JustRoss23 wrote: »

I have never had a Chinese or Indian takeaway:(

Get one today then!

Oranage2

The trick is to get the heads man to check if she's a virgin.

TheLastMohican

Try Aloo Saag to start, A Korma, Balti (invented for the Brummy palate) or Biryani for mains and a few Cobras/Kingfishers to help it down. Happy birthday btw (but I don't think it's your birthday, you're just using it as an excuse).
Just stay away from Vindaloos, Mullagatawny soup, Madras and Jalfrezis.
Anything else I can do for you Sir?

kingtut

Remouad wrote: »

Get one today then!

and take us with you !!

kingtiger

where are you based OP? as we may be able to direct you to a decent take-away

SNORBEAST

I'd go for number 36, 22, and 42

kingtut

OP, you looking for hot and spicy or just spicy ?
Where ya based ?

Sparks43

http://www.menupages.ie/dublin/north_dublin/kilbarrack/indian_curry_club_kilbarrack#.UT3FOBzwl0k

This is my local Indian and i would recommend it 100%

They also have 2 more in South William st and Inchicore iirc

Nicest food i have gotten anywhere

Drakares

Remouad wrote: »

Where are you based? Maybe someone can suggest a good indian restaurant in your area.

I'm in Rathmines. Any good takeouts about?

Links234

Eat all the curries!

Seriously, you can't go wrong.

TheLastMohican

I hit Dublin about oncre a month. Monsoon (across the road from Tesco) is probably the best I've tried.But if you've got a microwave, why not try one of Lidl's ready to eat ones. Quite good and lots of it. If you don't like it - just chuck it to the dog and pop another one in.

admiralofthefleet

Confab wrote: »

You're doing the right thing, Chinese takeaway is utter, utter muck.

post of the millenium

ive managed to convince a good few people to eat indian instead of chinese.

op, if you are after spicy go for a phall. it usually isnt written on the menu but ask for it. be warned though, its extremely hot

Links234

TheLastMohican wrote: »

I hit Dublin about oncre a month. Monsoon (across the road from Tesco) is probably the best I've tried.But if you've got a microwave, why not try one of Lidl's ready to eat ones. Quite good and lots of it. If you don't like it - just chuck it to the dog and pop another one in.

Seriously, a microwave meal isn't a good introduction to any food. >_<