July 27th, 2023
AboutMyBeaches turns 14 today. I started the blog to showcase places like Flavor of India. Those unique places. I consider the blog my diary. I can write about far away places or places close to home and in my backyard. ??
Flavor of India has become a favorite. I think I wrote about them for the first time in 2011. It is located at 348 North Dupont Hwy. in Dover. Phone 302-677-0121. They open 7 days a week, offering a buffet for lunch only.
It is next to a liquor store and a Motel 8 but don’t let that discourage you. Take out is available too.
I arrived early but it filled up pretty soon. Tablecloths, so clean and good service. The buffet was set up but I ordered from the menu since I like goat and they don’t offer it on the buffet.
My choice was the Goat Pasanda. It is cooked in Indian spices, with a cashew nut gravy. Medium heat for me. Basmati Rice, of course. A traditional Naan too.
It was delicious. The goat has some bones but that’s the way it is served. The Naan paired well with the gravy.
The restaurant offers wine and beer.
For dessert I always order Gajar Halwa. This is a carrot based sweet dessert pudding made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing water, milk, and sugar, cardamon and then cooking by stirring. It was served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios. Served warm.
All in all a nice lunch while celebrating the 14th anniversary of AboutMyBeaches.? AboutMyBeaches is on Instagram and Facebook.
If you want to check out the other posts on Flavor of India just put the name on the search.
January 26th, 2015
The aroma of Indian food; coriander, curries, dry red chillies, turmeric, fennel….sooo good. Only a few Indian restaurants in Delaware and one of them, Flavor of India, is located at 348 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Tel. 302-677-0121. Website? http://www.flavorofindiade.com. It is in the same building with a separate entrance from the Motel 8. Believe me, the restaurant is really good.
They are open 7 days a week. Dine in or take out.
Stopped to pick up some take-out and gave Tony the news that my husband, John, had passed away on August 31, 2013. He was truly shocked and could not believe it. John and I enjoyed eating at Flavor of India and also enjoyed talking to Tony.
I picked up Lamb Saagwala, which had lamb pieces and fresh spinach cooked in an Indian spicy herbal sauce. I also picked up some Lamb Pasanda, an authentic dish from northern India. In northern India the curries are thick and the gravies are very creamy. The basmati rice is awesome with a rich aroma…..you cannot find that rice in Rehoboth Beach…Flavor of India have their own connections.
In the past when dining in I have ordered the pappadom, which is like a flat bread. Sauces are brought to the table for dipping. You can also eat it by itself.
And dishes like the Goat Masala, which my husband loved. Most of the goat dishes have a bone.
And, Lamb Zafrani…one of my favorites.
I took home for dessert Gajar Halwa, which is mainly made with carrots….sweet and very interesting taste. Have had it before and still like it. Served warm.
The sense of taste is so acute and amazing….trying the foods from northern India with so many different spices, each hitting at the right time. So, if you have a craving for Indian food, or just want something different, go and visit Tony at Flavor of India. I keep telling him they should open a restaurant in Rehoboth Beach.
Note: Flavor of India continues to receive awards for being a true representation of Indian food with great service, delicious food, and reasonable prices. They are also aware of customers with gluten free allergies.
January 14th, 2011
Back in September I was in Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore is known for its many ethnic restaurants and on that evening I went with friends to an Indian restaurant. Once I write a post on my website I send the information to my Facebook pages; the personal and the one for AboutMyBeaches. The post regarding my visit to the Indian restaurant in Baltimore got the conversation going on Facebook. And, Ed suggested that there was an Indian restaurant in Dover, Delaware, that I should try because he thought it was very good. Last night I tried it and I do want to thank Ed because it was everything he said it was and more.
For the readers that do not know where Dover is I want you to know that Dover is the Capital of the State of Delaware and about half hour from Rehoboth Beach. It is 90 miles south of Philadelphia and 90 miles east from Washington, D.C.
Dover was founded in 1683 by William Penn. It is also a military town and the home of the Dover Air Force Base, which is one of the largest military freight terminals in the world.
There are really no Indian restaurants around the Delaware Beaches. So, when I get the opportunity to have Indian food I go for it.
Flavor of India is located at 348 North DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Tel. is 302-677-0121. Website is www.flavorofindiade.com.
Flavor of India specializes in the cuisine of North India. This region has extreme climates and an abundance of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Because of its geographical position, it has strong Central Asian influences in culture and food.
Their curries are thick, moderately spicy; the gravies are creamy. Because of all the fruits and vegetables, they do have many vegetarian dishes.
North Indians prefer breads over rice. The region is the home of the tandoori roti and naans, which are breads made in a clay tandoor oven. The stuffed parathas are flaky breads with different kinds of vegetarian and non vegetarian fillings. And, the kulchas are breads made from fermented dough.
When preparing rice, it is made into elaborate biryanis and pulaos, which are pilafs.
The aroma of Indian food is amazing. Spices like coriander, cumin, dry red chillies, turmeric, chilli powder, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, garam masala, aniseed/fennel are favorites among many others.
Tony was our host. He was so friendly. I introduced myself and told him I would be taking some pictures of my food. He laughed. Tony also told me that Flavor of India has a lot of customers from Rehoboth Beach and from Salisbury, Maryland.
The restaurant in decorated in a traditional decor. Tablecloths on the table and linen napkins, as well. The lighting was perfect; not too bright or not too dim.
Immediately Tony brought us some pappadom. This is a wafer thin bread that is usually flavored with spices like cumin and pepper. You can dip it in a sauce, like chutney, or eat it plain like I did.
My husband could not eat the pappadom. Tony and the chef were very aware of the gluten allergy.
I was not sure what to get for an appetizer so Tony suggested we order the Chef’s Assorted Platter, which had a selection of cubes of chicken tikka, tandoori shrimp and seekh kaab. We told him we like “spicy” and the dish came steaming hot from the oven.
The appetizer was large enough for sharing and the combinations of the meats, onions and tomato sauce got our appetite going.
An Indian Sula Shiraz was ordered. Sula Vineyards are northeast of Mumbai. Want to know more why an enterprising, Stanford-trained engineer named Rajeev Samant quit his high-tech Silicon Valley job in 1993 to do some investigating?…then you should visit www.sulawines.com.
The Shiraz got very good reviews from my husband.
Every dish at Flavor of India is made to order, but it did not take long.
After talking to Tony about what to have as our entree the following was decided.
My husband decided on the Goat Masala. It had fresh goat meat that had been marinated with spices and then cooked in a rich tomato, onion and cream sauce. Tony had told us that the goat pieces had bone but the meat was so tender that it just fell off the bone. We both loved it. Perfectly seasoned and different from my entree.
Then for my entree I chose the Lamb Zafrani. The lamb was simmered in a rich saffron flavored creamy sauce. I really thought it was great; very well spiced with the perfect heat; and I don’t mean temperature.
The dishes came with a Basmati rice. It was so fragrant. I know that there are so many types of rice but I never get Basmati this good at the grocery store.
I assembled the rice in the middle of the plate and a bit of the 2 entrees on either side so that I could taste the distinct flavor of the 2 dishes.
There was no way I was having dessert but Tony twisted our arms and brought us rice pudding, which was served cold and not overly sweet. Perfect after having spicy dishes.
He also brought us a carrot pudding. I had never had this before. It had grated carrots, cheese and sugar. It was warm, delicious and granular. The color was very appealing.
I think that by now you know that I enjoyed immensely my dinner last night. I really did. I cannot wait to go back.
Flavor of India is open 7 days a week, 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They do have a lunch buffet Monday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also, on Tuesdays and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. they do offer a dinner buffet. Last night, it was just dinner.
They offer banquet facilities, outdoor catering, party menus, vegetarian party menus and party trays.
You should note that Delaware Today has awarded them 4 years in a row Best Indian Restaurant in Delaware.
Have a great day….and again, thanks Ed…..
Note: Some info. for this post was taken from www.cityofdover.com and from www.indianfood.about.com.
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