Kohinoor is where we’re headed
For our preferred Indian meal.
We’ll commence our feast soon after we’re seated
With some mango and onion chutneys and crispy, fried papadam.
My beverage of choice is always a frothy, sweet lassi
Which helps soothe the heat of my spice-filled curry.
We’re ordering our favorite thali tonight that the two of us will share,
Offered with all the finest from appetizers to dessert.
We begin with pakoras those fritter-prepared vegetables
Followed by savory, delectable somosas–
Flaky, fried pastry stuffed with potatoes and peas.
The perfect mixture of spices assails my senses with glee.
Next comes the chana dal presented with fluffy basmati rice
Served alongside the aloo gobi and the palak paneer.
A yogurt cucumber raita also helps cool our palates.
Our favorite breads accompanies all this,
The onion kulcha and naan are both divine.
To finish it all up, but not the least
Is the creamy, sweet rice dish called kheer; a tasty
Pudding made with cardamom, raisins and nuts.
Oh, a taste of India, my soul’s earthly delight!
Poetry Potluck: Food, Drink and Indulgence
Paulo Guimaraes
/ March 14, 2011That was a very tasty poem! I do not know all the dishes, but, I am sure they are all good! Love basmati rice, somosas, and Naan!
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011Glad you enjoyed the flavors here, Paulo! Indian food is my favorite.
Jessica
/ March 14, 2011Oh my, that’s made my stomach rumble! Delicious!
http://jessicasjapes.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/bubble-bath/
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011Mine too–thanks, Jessica.
mstevensson
/ March 14, 2011Sounds spectacular! Would love to have some of this food right about now.
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011It is spectacular! Thanks for coming by.
Jingle
/ March 14, 2011special treat?
wow.
thanks for the visual image, perfect wording.
A++
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011Yes, it seems to be a special treat when I’m able to go get Indian food. I also can cook my own curries and raita and then buy some of the dishes and breads at the Indian store and then just heat them up!
I love getting those A++’s! Thanks, Jingle!
booguloo
/ March 14, 2011Stopped reading in the middle and had to eat.. smiles..
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011Haha! You’re so cute!
bendedspoon
/ March 14, 2011You love India! Now you make me want to try some of that :)
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011If you haven’t tried it, you should. It’s a varied and flavorful cuisine.
Jamie Dedes
/ March 14, 2011Oh, Yum! Yum! Indian food is the best, especially if you go veggie.
Fab poem, Gayle. Has my mouth watering.
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011I think I made a lot of people hungry! I only go veggie because I’ve been a vegetarian since I was a teenager! :)
I’m glad you liked this tasty poem, Jamie!
Jamie Dedes
/ March 15, 2011Yes! I really did! :-)
liv2write2day
/ March 14, 2011Ooooh. This sounds (and looks) so good. I enjoy the food of your country. Can I come along next time?
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011It tastes very good and looks very good too. My favorite food.
Victoria, you don’t think I’m from India do you? But if I did go you could definitely come along–we could eat our way through India!
liv2write2day
/ March 15, 2011Whoops. No, I know where you are. I mixed you up with Trisha when I responded. But wouldn’t it be fun….?
Bodhirose
/ March 16, 2011It would be so much fun! :)
cloakedmonk
/ March 14, 2011Now I need to buy an Indian cookbook! Sounds and looks wonderful.
Bodhirose
/ March 14, 2011I think you may like it. The spices used add such distinct flavors to the food. I was in love with it the first time I tried it!
lizbethsgarden
/ March 14, 2011Now you’ve got me craving Indian food.
Bodhirose
/ March 15, 2011Isn’t it the best!
fiveloaf
/ March 15, 2011you cook indian too gayle? wow! i am drooling.. thanks for coming by gayle..
Bodhirose
/ March 15, 2011I cook a few things but I just adore Indian food!
You’re welcome. :)
trisha
/ March 15, 2011this was fantastic Gayle. :)
that thali sounds really spicy and rich.
Bodhirose
/ March 15, 2011Those thalis are so good and have so much food on them–more than enough for two people. I’m glad you liked this, Trisha.
trisha
/ March 16, 2011i have eaten it only once, a south indian thali, yes, they contain too much food :)
Bodhirose
/ March 18, 2011What’s surprising to me is that they are presented as a meal for one person. Tom and I always share and we are filled to the brim! :)
Trisha
/ March 20, 2011same here. i think those thalis are enough to feed two persons of normal, healthy appetite.
Artswebshow
/ March 16, 2011I know it’s a criminal act but i do like cheese in my curries. lol
Nice poem, you got my mouth watering
Bodhirose
/ March 16, 2011I’ve never had cheese in my curries except for the paneer which I love.
I made myself hungry writing this too–I’m glad you liked it–thank you, Richard.
Kavita
/ March 16, 2011Ooooh…so BEAUTIFULLY written!!! I am drooling over this one, Gayle… yummmyy!! I will be going to India next month to visit my parents… wanna join me ?!?! :) My mom will be more than happy to make these for you… :)
xoxoox
Bodhirose
/ March 16, 2011I would love to join you and meet your parents–it would be so much fun, Kavita! How nice that your Mom would want to cook for me. :) Enjoy your trip!
Thanks for enjoying my homage to my favorite food.
xoxo
Angela
/ March 16, 2011Hi there,
I’m passing on the Versatile Blogger award to you
Bodhirose
/ March 17, 2011Many thanks, Angela. xoxo
Olivia
/ March 17, 2011Hellos Gayle,
While I came wondering about your missing presence.. I am absolutely delighted with this treat. Anytime you visit me (after you learn astral travel or even otherwise), I promise we would eat out to our heart’s content.
Menu: Whatever you have listed here and more.. it’s been really long since I ate out from such a plate..
You just know how to make me go drooling.. yummy image- I hope it isn’t damaged by my greedy stares..
Love xoxoxoxox
Bodhirose
/ March 17, 2011Hi Olivia,
I’ve had a sister in town for the past two weeks and was busy running around with her and late nights out with the family. But she left yesterday so things should return to normal now.
I LOVE Indian food–it’s my very favorite! No worries–no damage was done by your hungry stares. Haha! Nothing would make me happier than to share a thali with you.
Love and hugs…
Jamie Dedes
/ March 18, 2011And back to big Yums! again. Lovely visit, Gayle. Happy weekend. Hugs!
Bodhirose
/ March 19, 2011You came back for more “yums”! Glad you enjoyed your visit–thanks so much, Jamie.
Have a good weekend! xoxo
Russian Poetry Translations
/ March 19, 2011Wow I just love Indian food and you’ve described it so deliciously, Gayle. An absolute delight to read and taste. :)
Yelena.
Bodhirose
/ March 19, 2011I would love to have some right now! So glad you liked this and share my love of Indian food, Yelena–thanks for coming by. :)