I know Indian cuisine is supposed to be exotic, but it has always seemed like comfort food to me. While it is true that the spice profile is different from what we’re used to in Louisiana, the level of flavor and heat is pretty close to our food. Tandoori chicken isn’t that much different from what comes off our grills, and tikka masala and palak paneer and the many different dals are all slow cooked, deeply flavored dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and étouffée. Not saying they are exactly the same, but I like naan as much as I like garlic bread, and I can draw a similar comparison with every dish I find on the lunch buffet at India’s. Ya’ll might think I’m crazy for thinking this way, but maybe it isn’t about logic so much as how a meal makes you feel. I’m always full and happy and satisfied after lunch at India’s, and I love being able to make a different plate every time I go there.
