Indian Cuisine to Go-Go

Tandoor, advertised as “Fine Indian Cuisine”, was fine with us. The Divas consulted and a 'to go' order was got. Adventure Diva, always the one to delve into the unknown with far reaching cuisine in keeping with her exploratory lifestyle, did us the honor of choosing our menu for the evening. We knew we were in good hands with her, intrepid, saucy girl that she is, which brings to mind those flavorful sauces!

Detail Diva volunteered her home for the evening. We knew another treat was in for us! Our Detail Diva is much more than mere details with her history of being in the film and rock & roll business, this is a home that rocks. A compound in the Payne Park neighborhood, very edgy, What lies within and behind these Florida houses of hers? Our senses were piqued! The aroma of the food, the art on the walls, the 50's booth with it's very own table top juke box. The Divas were in for an orgasmic evening, the unscrewing of corks, the sounds of Styrofoam parting, the great tunes enveloping. Is there anything better than mouth watering cuisine and great real estate? I'll have to consult our Darling Diva on that, she with a history of breaking hearts and healing souls (stories to be told at a later time).

'Tandoor', the definition: an igloo-shaped clay oven which originated in Afghanistan and was brought to India by Mughai rulers. The food is impaled on long skewers and is gently, slowly lowered into the tandoor after marinating in juicy roseate spice mixtures. A very savory method of cooking for our pleasure. The Divas thank the Mughai rulers.

Things were heating up and the delectables were served. Papadom, wonderful thin bean wafers made in India, a taste like no other. Sighs of delight were heard. The Tandoor Special Appetizer consisting
of vegetable and meat somosa and mix pakora, loved by all. The Chicken Tikka Masals, white meaty chunks of chicken, slowly roasted in the hard clay oven and then tenderly folded in a ripe tomato sauce with finely chopped green peppers and onions. The Lamb Saag, lamb cooked with the freshest spinach, spices and the loved curry sauce. Veggie Diva especially enjoyed the Navratan Shahi Korma, mixed veggies cooked with almonds, cashew paste and raisons in a creamy korma sauce. All of this
enjoyed with their Garlic Naan, a very light bread made with fresh garlic and coriander.
The Divas were satiated for the time but knew they would be back for more.

The evening carried on in the moonlit night with exotic plants surrounding us as we made our way through the winding paths to an opening, an oasis. We gathered at the thatched roofed tiki bar, thoughts of Mughai rulers filled our heads as the Indians had provided us with shelter.
Multiple worlds can collide is such wonderful ways.

Tandoor Indian Restaurant 3400 Clark Rd. 926-3077