On Belfast’s Botanic Avenue, Bites of India has a varied menu featuring dishes using the finest, freshest ingredients. From smooth, creamy Butter Masala and rich, fiery Vindaloo, to traditional Tandoori specialities and a section devoted to South Indian cuisine, there’s always something different to try.
We were served some crispy poppadoms and dips to accompany our beers while we chose what to order.
To start, the Gobi Manchurian, fried cauliflower in a sticky, sweet & spicy sauce, had a great chilli heat, and our favourite Indian DIY streetfood, Pani Poori, were crunchy and packed with flavour. These hollow spheres of fried puri, packed with potatoes, chickpeas, onions, chutney and a refreshing spiced water, are not to be missed.
We enjoyed the Aachari Paneer so much on our last visit, that we had to re-order it; a deliciously tangy, aromatic vegetarian dish with cubes of paneer in a yogurt sauce, with pickle, onions, fennel, nigella seeds and fenugreek.
We also loved the creamy Methi Malai Prawn, a Mughlai Dish prepared with fresh fenugreek greens simmered in a rich curry, and served with saffron rice.
And one of the staples of South Indian cuisine is the Dosa, which is a thin, crispy crepe, with a variety of fillings. We had the Mysore Masala Dosa which was wonderfully warm and spicy. A vegan dish, stuffed with chilli potatoes and served with Sambhar, and Coconut, Peanut, & Tomato Chutneys, this was utterly moreish, and the use of rice and lentils in the pancake would make it an excellent gluten-free option.
It was a pleasure to make a long overdue return visit to Bites of India on Botanic Avenue. Many thanks to the team for the invitation to enjoy the delicious dishes on offer.
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