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36 FOOD RESTO OF THE WEEK jar takes a look Rachel Zammit Cuta brings a recipe, wine d at a restaurant an e week. and delicacy of th ur comments on Write to us with yo it your own recipes m restaurants or sub mediatoday.com.mt to rzammitcutajar@ Garam Masalaa Now that the temperature has dropped a couple of degrees I feel the urge to indulge in all the dishes that the summer heat just didn't seem to allow – curry being one of them. Garam Masalaa is the perfect place for a spot of curry. Garam Masalaa is a small and cosy place targeted at the casual diner seeking out real authentic Indian food. A family run business, the order of the day is to provide fresh, cooked to order, all-Indian dishes from the starters right down to the desserts. Before the meal, complimentary poppadoms are served with a delightful array of chutney, yoghurt and mint sauce and sweet chilli sauce to keep you going until you can decide on the right meal. Try the onion bahjis and vegetable samosas or for the more car- Cosy and authentic Indian cuisine nivorous among you, the tandoori chicken for starters. Main courses include all the usual curries such as vindaloo and madras for spice lovers and the milder tikka masala and korma for those that prefer the milder flavours of India. Curries can be made to your taste, super spicy if you like or mild if you can't handle the heat. For larger tables they can even bring some spicy and some mild of the same dish to make sure everyone is happy. If you really like the heat, then try some of the home made chilli sauce, made from fresh chilli peppers to put a bit more of a kick into your meal. While you are eating the owner comes to check, not only if everything is to your satisfaction but also to see if you have enough rice The small cosy restaurant is aimed at casual diners seeking out real authentic Indian cuisine and bread. Desserts also consist of Indian specials such as kulfi ice cream, and Indian version of ice cream that is hard as it is not whipped and contains delicate flavours of spices like cardamom, saffron and cinnamon. Though wine and other drinks are available, choose from a range of Asian beers that complement the Indian spices, creating the perfect match to the spicy dishes. To add to the sweetness of the meal the bill is not as harsh as you would expect. For the great quality of food and the excellent service prices are extremely reasonable making Garam Masalaa a great value for money restaurant ideal for large groups or family outings. You can also enjoy the warm Indian flavours at home with takeaways also available. Address: 11, Msida Seafront, Msida Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday 19:00 – 23:00 Sunday 12:30 – 16:00 Contact: 99021882 or garammasalaa@hotmail.com Get your curries spiced up or spiced down according to your taste WINE OF THE WEEK Gestos Malbec - Finca Flichman, Mendoza, Argentina One of Flichman's top wines, combining the unique characteristics of two terroirs in a single grape variety. Tupungato at 1,100m altitude gives freshness and structure while Barrancas, at 700m, adds colour and density. Aged for over 6 months in American and French oak. An intense red colour leads to aromas of plums combined with delicate oak, spices and chocolate. Red berry fruit continues on the palate where it is met with a hint of herbal spice Fruits like plum combined with delicate oak, spices and chocolate. A complex concentration of fruits and spices. A complex wine and a perfect match with steak or rich sausages. Alternatively, at the end of a meal with a chocolate filled pudding Exclusively imported by Charles Grech & Co. Ltd, Valley Road, B'Kara. T: 2144 - 4400 Charles Grech & Co. Ltd., Valley Road, B'Kara Tel: 2144 4400