Kwality and the Goan Fish Curry
Quality can best be defined as a degree or grade of excellence. Kwality Indian Cuisine in Canoga Park fits this definition with a degree of excellence.
Today myself and 2 friends ventured over to Kwality to try their offerings. Having only been open 1 week, we wanted to experience this new found jewel in the San Fernando Valley.
Upon entering the restaurant we were pleased with the spaciousness of the place. Off to one side was a rather large buffet area. Next to the buffet was several tables and chairs. In the back of the restaurant behind fabric curtains was their booths or “private” dining area.
We were greeted by the Manager, Angelo and promptly seated. Fresh, hot Naan was brought to our table and we were asked for our drink orders. The regular choices of Soda, Tea, Water, etc were offered and also Mango Lassi. We opted for water.
The buffet offered many more choices than we are used to seeing at some of the other local Indian establishments.
Sambhar - Sambar is a vegetable stew or chowder based on a broth made with tamarind and toovar dal, and is very popular in the cooking of southern regions of India especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Upma - Upma is a South Indian breakfast dish. It is usually made with refined wheat grains, which Indians generally call suji and is also known in the south of India as rava.
Fried Rice – Self explanatory. White rice fried with vegetables. Different take on the normal Basmati rice.
Chana Masala - Chana masala or chole masala is a popular vegetable dish in Indian cuisine. The main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. The dish is found throughout South Asia, and is particularly popular in northern India and Pakistan.
Saag Paneer - Saag is a spinach and mustard leaf based curry dish eaten in India and Pakistan. A common form of saag is saag paneer, which contains a type of cheese known as paneer (can be substituted with firm tofu for a non-dairy version).
Aloo Gobi - Aloo gobi, also spelled as alu gobi, or aloo gobhi, is a dry Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo), cauliflower (gob(h)i) and Indian spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken tikka masala is a curry dish of roast chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a rich red, creamy, lightly spiced, tomato-based sauce.
Paneer Masala – Similar to the Chicken tikka masala except instead of chicken, Paneer or chunks of cheese is substituted.
Aloo Tikki - A north Indian snack made of boiled potatoes and various spices formed into a mini pancake. One of my favorite appetizers.
Samosas - A samosa is a stuffed pastry and a popular snack in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, throughout the Mediterranean Sea (Greece), Southwest Asia, the Horn of Africa and North Africa. It can be stuffed with vegetables, meat or both. Here at Kwality it was stuffed with Spinach and Potato. Very nice flavor and the perfect size for snacking.
Chilli Chicken – This sweet and spicy chicken dish really hits the spot. Very similar to Kung Pao chicken but a little “drier” and without the nuts. The chunks of chicken are about 1 inch by 1 inch. Always have to have seconds of this dish.
Tandoori Chicken - Tandoori Chicken is a roasted Indian chicken delicacy.
Goan Fish Curry - Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, located along India's west coast along the Arabian Sea. Seafood, coconut milk, rice and paste are main components of Goan delicacies. This fish curry has large chunks of moist fish simmered in the curry sauce with the essence of coconut in it. A truly enjoyable bite.
Egg Curry - Similar to the Chicken tikka masala except instead of chicken, sliced hard boiled eggs are used.
Gajar Halwa – Warm shredded carrot dessert made with milk and sugar, often golden raisins are added.
Salad Bar with Fruit and various chutneys and sauces – The typical green salad with various dressing. The fruit was a mix of melons and strawberries. The chutneys and other Indian style sauces were a great accompaniment to the various dishes.
Lentil Soup – A very tasty, thin version of Lentil Soup. Flavor was worth a second cup.
Masala Chai Tea - Masala chai or spiced tea is a beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
My friend, Nithin was quite pleased to see the Goan Fish Curry. He said that it’s rare to find this dish in Los Angeles. However considering Angelo is from Goa, this will be a common staple of the buffet. I too enjoyed this dish. It will now become one of my new favorites.
Another dish I enjoyed was the Upma. Upma is considered a breakfast food in India. It reminded me very much of our American Cream of Wheat. The Upma was mixed with onion and chiles. My first helping was nice, but after witnessing another patron top their Upma with the Sambhar, I had to do it too. What a change this difference made in the dish. I chuckled to myself that I was making a plate of Mashed Potatoes and Gravy as the Sambhar is similar to a vegetable soup but with a thicker broth.
The Samosas were really nice as well. These were on the small side, which is perfect for Samosas. Stuffed with Spinach and Potato it was a nice change from the normal Potato or Aloo Samosas.
If I had one complaint it would be the lack of desserts. Most restaurants offer 1 dessert choice, while others offer 4, so having only 1 choice was a bit of a downer. But considering the flavors and variety of all the other dishes, my waist line is all the better for not being tempted by dessert.
I would rate Kwality Indian Cuisine 2 ½ Notches. If there were more dessert choices, this would definitely be a 3 Notch meal.
I highly recommend you add Kwality Indian Cuisine to your list of places to visit. Their website is Kwality Indian Cuisine
Until Next Time.....Cook On!!!
Today myself and 2 friends ventured over to Kwality to try their offerings. Having only been open 1 week, we wanted to experience this new found jewel in the San Fernando Valley.
Upon entering the restaurant we were pleased with the spaciousness of the place. Off to one side was a rather large buffet area. Next to the buffet was several tables and chairs. In the back of the restaurant behind fabric curtains was their booths or “private” dining area.
We were greeted by the Manager, Angelo and promptly seated. Fresh, hot Naan was brought to our table and we were asked for our drink orders. The regular choices of Soda, Tea, Water, etc were offered and also Mango Lassi. We opted for water.
The buffet offered many more choices than we are used to seeing at some of the other local Indian establishments.
Sambhar - Sambar is a vegetable stew or chowder based on a broth made with tamarind and toovar dal, and is very popular in the cooking of southern regions of India especially in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Upma - Upma is a South Indian breakfast dish. It is usually made with refined wheat grains, which Indians generally call suji and is also known in the south of India as rava.
Fried Rice – Self explanatory. White rice fried with vegetables. Different take on the normal Basmati rice.
Chana Masala - Chana masala or chole masala is a popular vegetable dish in Indian cuisine. The main ingredient is chickpeas. It is fairly dry and spicy with a sour citrus note. The dish is found throughout South Asia, and is particularly popular in northern India and Pakistan.
Saag Paneer - Saag is a spinach and mustard leaf based curry dish eaten in India and Pakistan. A common form of saag is saag paneer, which contains a type of cheese known as paneer (can be substituted with firm tofu for a non-dairy version).
Aloo Gobi - Aloo gobi, also spelled as alu gobi, or aloo gobhi, is a dry Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo), cauliflower (gob(h)i) and Indian spices.
Chicken Tikka Masala - Chicken tikka masala is a curry dish of roast chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a rich red, creamy, lightly spiced, tomato-based sauce.
Paneer Masala – Similar to the Chicken tikka masala except instead of chicken, Paneer or chunks of cheese is substituted.
Aloo Tikki - A north Indian snack made of boiled potatoes and various spices formed into a mini pancake. One of my favorite appetizers.
Samosas - A samosa is a stuffed pastry and a popular snack in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, throughout the Mediterranean Sea (Greece), Southwest Asia, the Horn of Africa and North Africa. It can be stuffed with vegetables, meat or both. Here at Kwality it was stuffed with Spinach and Potato. Very nice flavor and the perfect size for snacking.
Chilli Chicken – This sweet and spicy chicken dish really hits the spot. Very similar to Kung Pao chicken but a little “drier” and without the nuts. The chunks of chicken are about 1 inch by 1 inch. Always have to have seconds of this dish.
Tandoori Chicken - Tandoori Chicken is a roasted Indian chicken delicacy.
Goan Fish Curry - Goan cuisine consists of regional foods popular in Goa, located along India's west coast along the Arabian Sea. Seafood, coconut milk, rice and paste are main components of Goan delicacies. This fish curry has large chunks of moist fish simmered in the curry sauce with the essence of coconut in it. A truly enjoyable bite.
Egg Curry - Similar to the Chicken tikka masala except instead of chicken, sliced hard boiled eggs are used.
Gajar Halwa – Warm shredded carrot dessert made with milk and sugar, often golden raisins are added.
Salad Bar with Fruit and various chutneys and sauces – The typical green salad with various dressing. The fruit was a mix of melons and strawberries. The chutneys and other Indian style sauces were a great accompaniment to the various dishes.
Lentil Soup – A very tasty, thin version of Lentil Soup. Flavor was worth a second cup.
Masala Chai Tea - Masala chai or spiced tea is a beverage from the Indian subcontinent made by brewing tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
My friend, Nithin was quite pleased to see the Goan Fish Curry. He said that it’s rare to find this dish in Los Angeles. However considering Angelo is from Goa, this will be a common staple of the buffet. I too enjoyed this dish. It will now become one of my new favorites.
Another dish I enjoyed was the Upma. Upma is considered a breakfast food in India. It reminded me very much of our American Cream of Wheat. The Upma was mixed with onion and chiles. My first helping was nice, but after witnessing another patron top their Upma with the Sambhar, I had to do it too. What a change this difference made in the dish. I chuckled to myself that I was making a plate of Mashed Potatoes and Gravy as the Sambhar is similar to a vegetable soup but with a thicker broth.
The Samosas were really nice as well. These were on the small side, which is perfect for Samosas. Stuffed with Spinach and Potato it was a nice change from the normal Potato or Aloo Samosas.
If I had one complaint it would be the lack of desserts. Most restaurants offer 1 dessert choice, while others offer 4, so having only 1 choice was a bit of a downer. But considering the flavors and variety of all the other dishes, my waist line is all the better for not being tempted by dessert.
I would rate Kwality Indian Cuisine 2 ½ Notches. If there were more dessert choices, this would definitely be a 3 Notch meal.
I highly recommend you add Kwality Indian Cuisine to your list of places to visit. Their website is Kwality Indian Cuisine
Until Next Time.....Cook On!!!
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