Tandoori Chicken as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tandoori Chicken is absolutely in that category. The tangy and vibrant quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. tamarind does work that no substitute can replicate.

spices are used medicinally as well as for flavour in Ayurvedic tradition. There's something about the a dhaba roadside restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. nimbu pani lemon water alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.