Flipping throught the pages of InMadrid, I've found an article on a Hindu restaurant right here in Madrid. I've always had a penchant for sauces and rich flavours, so this review immediately caught my eye. Would you care for some Tikka Masala? I'll let you decide for yourselves:
Jeff Wiseman says: The first thing that draws a visitor's attention to Madrid's Swagat Indian restaurant is its shiny brass doors. We are greeted by the owner, and on her recommendation, opt to try the menu degustación, which offers a wide selection of specialties over three courses. Three sauces -picante, mint and mango- accompany the starters, and the distinct flavour of each points towards the quality of what is to follow.
The starters are crispy vegetable samosas, sizzling onion bhajis, portions of Malai tikka (pieces of chicken breast marinated in a creamy cheese sauce with almonds and cashews), and Chicken tikka (tandoori with ginger, lemon and yoghurt). All four are deliciously succulent and fresh, and with the sauces plus a delicious semi-sweet peshwari naan (pistachio bread with mixed nuts and fruit), it's hard to distinguish a favourite dish.
The main courses, served in dishes placed above small table candles to maintain their temperature, are Murgh Makhani (buter chicken -pices of chicken breast in a butter, tomato and cream sauce), Ghost Rogan Josh (pieces of lamb with onion, tomato and aromatic spices) and Swagat Malai Kofta (fresh cheeseballs, with a herb centre, served in a house sauce), together with basmati rice. We are also presented with a naan, light and thin, yet filled with a delicious melted cheese. Quality is maintained throughout, with pleasantly strong but never overwhelming favlour, whilst the lamb, my partern's favourite, has its fine texture brought out by the sauce.
Having enjoyed the balance of quality and quantity, enough appetite remains for the desserts to be an appreciated delight rather than squeezed in. There's a fried milk ball, orange flavoured pistachio ice cream, and cubes of mango ice cream too.
The pistachio holds a firm, creamy texture, not too sweet, which ends the meal well. Then we are ready to leave, to face a cold day, feeling warm and satisfied.
Where: Núñez de Balboa, 29
Tube station: Velazquez
Contact: 91 577 95 66
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