Colorful and Flavorful Indian Food in the Quad Cites
Written by: Deb Doehler
The Quad Cities is fortunate to have a good mix of locally owned ethnic restaurants that allow you to taste foods from around the world. Last weekend to celebrate a birthday, we chose Indian food. What a celebration of flavors, color and texture it was!
Interior of Restaurant
The Great Indian Restaurant is close to our neighborhood in Moline so that made it a perfect destination for our birthday dinner. We decided to try the Special Non-Vegetarian Dinner for Two which included an outstanding Mulligatawny Soup, Tandoori Mix Grill, Lamb Curry, Saag Paneer, Dal Makhani, Naan, Rice, and Gulab Jamun for dessert. Needless to say, we had two boxes of leftovers for other meals!
Samosas Appetizer
Mulligatawny Soup
Since I had taken an Indian cooking class recently, I was interested in tasting and seeing the Indian cooking creations from another perspective. The many areas of India provide distinctive regional flavors. I found the flavors of northern India at The Great Indian Restaurant to be rich and yet not heavy. The textures of the food made each dish unique.
Tandoori Mix Grill
Naan, Lamb Curry, Saag Paneer, Dal Makhani, and Rice
Gulab Jamun (Honey Balls)
I think it is important to expand your horizons and try new things. For dine in, carry out and catering, Indian food is a good choice with a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Expand your taste buds!
Great Indian Restaurant
4400 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265
309-797-6603
Hours:
Lunch: Wed. - Mon. 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: Mon., Wed. - Sat. 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Other Indian restaurants:
Mantra Indian Cuisine and Spirits
220 Harrison Street, Davenport, IA 52801
563-424-5500
Flavors of India
2660 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA
563-359-6972
Curry-Out
1407 30th St., Rock Island, IL
309-558-0360
Carry-out only