I might as well stick in my two cents worth. Has the original poster ever said where he or she lives? I'm wondering.

I'm an ex-New Yorker who now lives near London. I liked Indian food a bit but now, since my move, I've come to LOVE Indian food. There are so many different dishes available that it's very difficult to generalize about 'Indian,' period. Nothing in NY has ever matched the quality of the food prepared in the UK.

I can't eat very spicy foods so my favorites have become the kormas or pasandas - often made with a wonderful, creamy sauce and some include nuts, raisins and other goodies. A biryani is another great dish - not hot spicy - just flavorful.

I'd love to know where this Indian meal is going to take place!