For some of the best tender lamb curry, or chicken tikka, as Foreigner put it, “This Star of India in Washington Street, is as good if not better than places we have visited in London. What makes these dishes exceptional at Star of India, is the technique of cooking that has been passed down for centuries with the use of a Tandoor oven.
This forms the basis of many of the more flavorful dishes at Star of India. Tandoori shrimps, tenders, or even a mixed grill, you have plenty of options.
In this article, we’ll investigate what exactly identifies Tandoori dishes at their best including the Tandoori chicken, shrimp Tandoori and the mix grill tandoori on the menu. Hence, we encourage you to read more in case you are looking for good crispy, charred and smoky dishes, because our Tandoori dishes do exactly that, and are surely the best you can eat at Star of India.
What Makes Tandoori Cooking So Special?
Traditional tandoori cooking was developed in India using a clay homemade tandoor ‘oven’ with extreme temperatures. The meat is usually softened and flavored by being soaked in a blend of yogurt, spices, and herbs.
After marinating, the ingredients are placed in the tandoor for cooking, allowing the meats to keep their juiciness while developing a tantalizing smoke flavor along with its charred surface. Yogurt, spices and appropriate herbs are used as the marinade. The meat in prepared in the clay oven even if its not smokey as its juicy inside.
A huge benefit of this cooking method is that the spices and juices are sealed within the meat, so each bite is bursting with flavor. If time isn’t spent on correctly preparing the meals, this technique will not work. It isn’t a mere process of cooking; Imagine experiencing chicken, shrimp or a combination of both that had been grilled to smoke with a tandoori oven, the taste so unique to other.
At Star of India, we’ve perfected the art of Tandoori cooking boasting age-old skills and expertise so that every delight we serve you is bursting of tender wraps all colliding in spicy smokiness.
Tandoori Chicken: A Timeless Favorite
If there’s something one ought to try when in Star of India, that would be Tandoori Chicken. The chicken is soaked in a mix of yogurt, ginger, garlic and the essential spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The blend is perfect as it both enhances the taste of the meat while also tenderizing it.
The mixed spices are first soaked in the chicken and then placed into the tandoor. The tandoor allows for the chicken to be cooked over high temperatures thus ensuring deep robust flavors to be infused throughout the chicken. Additionally, mixing the other spices like smoky aroma further enhances the scent. Tandoori chicken enables each bite to be juicy yet crispy.
While dining at Star of India, the tandoori chicken is served along with a side of raita (yogurt sauce). The sauce cancels spicy flavors out and creates a refreshing feel to the dish. The Tandoori chicken is an ideal meal to be eaten in a gathering or can also be consumed on its own with us being the envy of everyone.
Shrimp Tandoori: Succulent and Flavorful
If you adore seafood, you will surely love Shrimp Tandoori. It is so easy to make as all that is needed is to soak the prawns in the same marinade made for Tandoori chicken, which comprises yogurt, herbs, and spices.
The marinade gives the shrimp a great taste and the cooking method of the Tandoor makes the shrimp moist and tender but not overly soft due to the high temperate.
When the outside is mildly burned and the inside simply juicy and tender, it is ready to be cooked. This results in a dish that is so airy yet delicious with a deep-rooted taste, and the right amount of spice. Tandoor smoke with the tenderness of shrimp certainly is an unforgettable dish.
Whether it be an appetizer or a main course, Shrimp Tandoori is a perfect option for those that want something light but good in taste. The dish is quite delicious with either naan bread or rice, and tends to be served with some fresh cut vegetables to make the platter much more colourful.
Tandoori Mix Grill: A Feast for the Senses
If you cannot decide on which Tandoori dish to order, then the Tandoori Mix Grill should be the answer. This dish is a combination of all the Tandoori favorites, such as Tandoori Chicken, Shrimp Tandoori, and Seekh Kebabs, and is served on a single platter for all the Tandoori lovers out there. For people who want to taste the best of what Tandoori cooking can offer this is the best option for them.
Tandoori Mix Grill is a dish to share, therefore perfect for group or family meals. Every single part of the grill is prepared with great care, thus has something new to offer. Seekh Kebabs are made with minced meat mixed well with some spices and has a rich flavor and so is the Tender Tandoori Chicken alongside with Shrimp Tandoori and much more breathtaking things on the platter.
If you are a lover of choices, then Tandoori Mix Grill is the best option. It is a meal that gives you a chance to eat a vast size of different Tandoori flavors and textures.
The Best Tandoori Restaurant in Aurora
If you’re looking for a authentic Tandoori restaurant in Aurora, Star of India should be your top choice. Tandoori dishes require exceptional skills during cooking and our chefs know how to make the most of it! The selection of ingredients together with the temperature of the oven and time spent cooking are crucial aspects of the Tandoori process. When done properly real Tandoori can be mouthwatering.
I must mention that real delicious Indian Tandoori dishes are an art form on their own and our staff at Star of India never have a dull moment. From authentic Indian cooking to a mouth watering modern dining experience, we do it all. So sit back and relax, wether it’s your first time visiting or your hundreds you’re bound to have a great time with great food with us.
Pairing Your Tandoori Meal
Enhancing your Tandoori food experience with a naan promising a combination of refreshing drink would be a good decision. Naan is a great complement to Tandoori cuisine, whether it’s soured or lightly smoked.
To wrap it up, stuffed naan, garlic naan, and butter naan would all work well together. Soft bread makes it easy to gather the leftover sauce or the marinated juices of your Tandoori goods.
Cold oure can also be consumed in tandoori dishes, thick yogurt-based lassi or mango that is yogurt-based may suit pouring down your throat for the soup”. Soups served could be highly popped with spices however these would tone it down to balance the palette taste.
Why Choose Tandoori Dishes at Star of India?
The tandoori food choices made at star of India would be exceptional and one off considering the one of a kind experience it would provide without eliminating the exotic taste. There are numerous alterations which can be made for combination of mix grill and tandoori.
You can have tandoori chicken, shrimp and whatnot with combination of spices and quality ingredients and the blend would suit perfectly.
Next time you’re looking for a rich and smoky meal, make sure to visit Star of India and try out the tantalizing Tandoori dishes. Our Tandoori dishes are a great meal to have at the restaurant, as their taste and texture have a melting effect that is immensely enjoyable.