Recommendations sought for Indian restaurants

[Iceni]

A curry gourmand friend will be here next month and I seek somewhere suitable in the Brive-Figeac-Cahors-Souillac-ish area. Any help/advice gratefully received.

TIA

John

[PaulT]

Cannot comment on the area you ask for but just for info there is one in Mountauban. Not that familiar with the place but it was in one corner of an old square.

Somewhat different to UK Indian fare but pleasant none the less.

Paul

[DerekJ]

Iceni.  I thought you'd already found one...  http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1/760701/ShowPost.aspx#760701

Curry Brian?  never been there myself.

[Scooter]

I really miss my curries. We are in the Haute Garonne near the border of Spain and Saint Gaudens - doesn;t appear to be one anywhere near us. Does anyone know if Tarbes has an INdian Restaurant - I will travel 50 minutes for a good curry!!!!

[LEO]

I think "Brick Lane" might be your nearest!

[Alex H]

[quote user="Scooter"]Does anyone know if Tarbes has an INdian Restaurant - I will travel 50 minutes for a good curry!!!![/quote]

Check the yellow pages - there are a couple, but their websites are not too revealing - may need a phone call or two

 

[crossy67]

Make your own.

I started practising a few months ago in preparation for

our move and (not wanting to sound big headded) my curries are as good

and often better than the best take away's round here.  They are really

easy, the ingredients are really cheap, they're mostly dried so can be stored

for months on end and the cooking is easy.  I am going shopping later this week to stock up ready for the big move.  I understand some of the ingredients will be hard to get hold of (I have been told there is a really good shop for spices in Bordeaux) but as I said most are dried, so long as you store them well they should last 6-12 months and the fresh bits like coriander can be frozen, ok it comes out a bit mushy but the fresh flavour is still there.  I am still struggling with papads though, the Gram flour is like wallpaper paste.

I bought two books that I have found really great., they are:

Miss Masala by Mallika Basu SIBN 978-0-00-730612-1

And The Curry Cook Book, no author on that one. ISBN 978-1-4454-036108 

The miss Masala is great with loads of healthy, easy and tasty dishes where as the other one is a bit more complex resulting in slightly higher quality food.  I still prefer Miss Masala, it's quick, healthy and tasty food in 30-45 minutes.

[Scooter]

Thanks for sharing that. Think it is the only option.

[stella]

A   bit  late  but a good  one  in  Auch,  called  Everest Indian.

[Lespearsons]

Been to the one in Montauban, would not reccomend it. Also tried the Everest in Auch, it was ok but a bit like a cafe.

Must add both visits were a couple of years ago.

[NormanH]

I get these delivered, along with many basics (fish, vegetables etc) from Picard

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/cuisine_evasion12/les_specialites_indiennes79.html

My two favorites are:

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/les_specialites_indiennes79/Produits/poulet_goan_et_riz_a_la_noix_de_coco3457.html

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/les_specialites_indiennes79/Produits/butter_chicken_et_riz_pilaf1643.html

Not a resto but delicious and quick and easy [B]

[NormanH]

I get these delivered, along with many basics (fish, vegetables etc) from Picard

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/cuisine_evasion12/les_specialites_indiennes79.html

My two favorites are:

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/les_specialites_indiennes79/Produits/poulet_goan_et_riz_a_la_noix_de_coco3457.html

http://www.picard.fr/Modules/LaBoutique/les_specialites_indiennes79/Produits/butter_chicken_et_riz_pilaf1643.html

Not a resto but delicious and quick and easy [B]

[Scooter]

We bought some curries on line from www.curryinfrance.com

 

Great people, great service - might be an alternative?