These puff pastries stuffed with curried potatoes and peas before fried and served with a spicy tomato chutney are the best samosas in taste and texture. I’ve attempted to recreate them with limited success and feel grateful to live close enough to the Indian & American Cafe that when I get a craving, I can take a short drive to get them. John and Ramasori are the kindest people serving love and goodness. They’re from Nepal and knew Swami Satchidinanda. They have pictures of my children on their refrigerator. Chris loves their chicken tikka masala. I dip my naan in his sauce because it’s magically delicious with the tastiest herbs and spices. They make paneer miatar with fresh homemade Indian cheese that I’ll explain how to make in a separate post later, but it’s interesting to note here the texture of their cheese is denser than most Indian paneer. Ramasori sautées the cheese in ghee before adding it to the sauce.
If you’re in downtown Harrisonburg, do yourself a favor and dine at their restaurant. You’ll be happy you did!
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