Thank you, Patak’s Canada and Mom Central Canada, for helping me to make one of Mr. Suburble’s favourite dishes!

This month, we Patak’s Ambassadors were challenged to be inspired by a meal that we experienced in a restaurant. I know. It’s a pretty rad challenge.

Mr. Suburble and I are no strangers to Indian food as take-out. Whenever we feel like treating ourselves or celebrating – like, ‘Woo hoo! It’s Friday!” – we order Indian food. Our favourite restaurant is Ashoka – a small and homey restaurant run by a local family. 

We share a mutual love for a few dishes: butter chicken, pakora, jalfrezi… but there are two dishes that we each claim as our own favourites: I love vegetable korma. Mr. Suburble goes the way of the carnivore and loves his tandoori chicken. 

And this week, I decided to play favourites. I made both dishes – and hooo boyyy…. there’s nothing like a bit of warm spice during these cold nights! 

Vegetable korma is delicious (and always fantastic with a handful of cilantro as a garnish). It can be made as a vegetarian dish, or you can toss some chicken (or perhaps some leftover turkey?) into the mix. The coconut milk in this recipe adds a richness that is so lovely on an Autumn night. 

 And even though Mr. Suburble gobbled this down (and proclaimed, “This is gooooood….” at least twice in the meal – a good sign), he’s a  man who likes to have meat in his meals.

I obliged with this very simple – and delicious – tandoori chicken. 

Both of these dishes were hits in our house, and the leftovers proved to be just as excellent the next day. 

If you’re looking for more ways to add a bit of Indian spice to your menu, check out the Patak’s Canada website.

The colour and gorgeousness of the food is sure to inspire you! 

Are you a fan of Indian food? What is YOUR favourite dish? 

(I may be doing a bit research here… )

Disclosure: I am part of the Patak’s Canada Ambassador program with Mom Central Canada and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with t his group. The opinions on this blog are my own.