Stars around the corner
Step into the land of green masala I am indebted to a reader for the tip that led to a visit to Classic Tandoori in west Hampstead. Set back from the road and tucked away beneath a block of flats, to stumble upon. It is well named in the sense that the menu differs little from the long list associated with “three pot” school of Indian restaurant cooking and the dishes are made with discern able care and service from the manager is courteous and caring.
Among the first courses, tandoori chicken, seekh kebab and onion Bhaji were all fine examples of their kind and king prawn puri over came completely its somewhat ersatz origins. My correspondence had liked the house special of chicken green masala and I can only endorse his decision. Green hearties made a fresh tasting puree on which is the sauce was based tamarind and chill gave it extra liveliness.
The balti lamb masala did not unravel for me what is considered so particular about balti cooking but karahi cooked chick peas were beautifully spiced, as were aubergine stir fried in the same manner. Breads are good: prices are low. This is an above average curry house. |
