There’s a reason Indian restaurants are so popular in the Western world. The spices, the sauces, the robust cooking and the beautiful complexity of flavors are at once exotic, mysterious, welcoming and accessible.
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Chicken tikka masala at Pooja Indian Grill in West Sacramento can be ordered a la carte or, in this case, as an entree that includes naan (bread), daal (lentils), raita (yogurt and cucumber) and a dessert (in this case, a rice pudding called kheer).
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Chicken korma is known for its creamy, if not decadent, mouthfeel and mild flavor (unless you order it hot).
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The samosas with ground lamb were well prepared, featuring a crisp, thin-walled pastry enveloping seasoned ground lamb.
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Samosas with chole.
