Food
Deccan Spice
Bringing the Heart of South India to Thunder Bay By Susan Pretty
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ooking for a new taste sensation? Then Deccan Spice might be the place for you. Coowners Syed and Zeba Shujath have created a calm, relaxing ambiance that will transport you to the heart of South India, and a menu that is ripe with intriguing flavours, and includes traditional breakfast items as well as a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. We begin our meal with the mysore masala dosa, a large, thin rice crepe filled with onions and potatoes served with a satisfying sambar (reminiscent of a thick lentil soup)
and peanut chutney for dipping. Zeba lets us know this dish was not for filling up on, and typically is more of a starter or snack. We also tried the Chicken 65, consisting of marinated chicken pieces, fried and flavoured with soy sauce and ginger. “A bit of Indochina,� Syed informs us. We follow that with their best-selling dish, Hyderabadi chicken biryani, a fragrant chicken and rice dish with saffron and a bit of chili, which Syed says goes very well with “Masala Pepsi.� Masala Pepsi, you ask? Envision an ice-cold Pepsi with lemon, salt, and pepper. “It’s
confusing!� Syed chuckles. “But it works well together.� Next is the chicken kothu paratha, Indian bread chopped and minced with chicken, egg, and a blend of spices. A warm, comforting dish, it is reminiscent of an exotic-tasting stuffing. Have a sweet tooth? You’re in luck! Carrot halwa is a tempting treat made of grated carrot, raisins, and cashews served up warm and sweet. Rasmalai is decidedly sweeter, a tender dish of rich cheese balls served in a scented cream, rather like a rice pudding. The fine folks at Deccan Spice
also do catering for up to 15, and can make birthdays extra special by custom-making a favourite dish with a bit of advance notice. Future plans include a meal plan and a lunch buffet. Currently open for dinner only, and closed Tuesday, the restaurant is on Skip the Dishes for your dining pleasure.
Deccan Spice 36 South Cumberland Street 286-6107
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