I came late to Indian cuisine, and mainly due to an IT team member who is Indian taking us there for a luncheon, and the fact her husband was the head chef. I liked it. I later found another India restaurant that is even more authentically Indian, whereas the first place, like most "Mexican" places, alters their menu to suit the American palette. The old adage holds true, if you want the best ethnic foods, go to where the people themselves eat!
Back in my Navy Daze, my ship's mess cranks (cooks) were mostly Filipinos, and they would curry ANYTHING they got their mitts on. Horrid stuff, and through me right off curry for twenty-plus years. I thought one was gong to curry ME when I told him he should be castrated for what he did to a good cut of pork. Sheesh......
Then I tasted Indian curry. Good stuff, if one doesn't get it too hot&spicy. I also found I like Chai (tea with milk in it, British style).
As I have aged I have become more adventurous in trying new foods.
My favorite grocery store has a brand of microwave foods that are Indian inspired. Not bad, for store-bought.
