This was a Sunday lunch a few months ago. It’s a small Gujrati restaurant in Marietta that serves vegetarian thalis. I think it’s a popular lunch-hub on weekdays for those working in the Cobb Parkway – Windy Hill area. There were only 5-6 items on the thali. The items were really delicious though and the supply unlimited. The food was very simple, fresh, aromatic and wholesome. The chapattis were being continuously made and served hot. I was a tad bit disappointed because the thali did not include dessert. I was looking forward to some nice kheer or gulab jamun.
I definitely recommend Vatika to all the Gujjus and other vegetarians. I however, kept weighing it against the other Indian restaurants in Atlanta that serve a forty item non-vegetarian smorgasbord at almost the same rate. In comparison, Vatika is expensive. As much as I love Dhoklas, the Minerva mutton curry, at the same price, definately steals the show.
The place was pretty crowded though and if you’re like me and tend to judge restaurants by how crowded they are, then this one will definitely get a thumbs up.
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Mommy Says....
...the best way to thicken a curry that turns out too watery is by adding potatoes to it.
...the best way to kill the spice, add tomato puree.
... saute onions a little before grinding them, else you'll have a lingering bitter aftertase.
... the quickest quick-fix is 'pulao'.
...the best way to kill the spice, add tomato puree.
... saute onions a little before grinding them, else you'll have a lingering bitter aftertase.
... the quickest quick-fix is 'pulao'.
... allow the cooker to cool down completely before opening it, or you'll spoil the cooker and your food may be undone.
... always, always de-vain the shrimp.
... never run out of 'kothmir'.
... roast the papad, instead of frying it. It's just healthier that way.
... make tiny slits in the chicken while marinating it. It will absorb the 'masala' nicely.
... always try to have a fresh green salad on the side.
... if you're using self rising flour then don't add baking powder, if you're using soy sauce then don't add salt.
... always, always de-vain the shrimp.
... never run out of 'kothmir'.
... roast the papad, instead of frying it. It's just healthier that way.
... make tiny slits in the chicken while marinating it. It will absorb the 'masala' nicely.
... always try to have a fresh green salad on the side.
... if you're using self rising flour then don't add baking powder, if you're using soy sauce then don't add salt.
Diet Foods - The Southbeach Way!
- Mushrooms
- Peanuts
- Chicken Breasts
- Cheese
- Pistachios
- Cucumbers
- Tofu
- Eggs
- Fish
- Spinach
My Favorite Fruit - Fun Facts
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in spring.
The average strawberry has 200 seeds.
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in spring.
They are members of the rose family.
An aphrodisiac!
There is a museum in Belgium just for strawberries
A low fat, low calorie, high in vitamin C fruit.
Combine with cream for a quick n delicious dessert.
An aphrodisiac!
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