“Everyone at the table was friendly and nice. They said that they loved everything!” the Indian restaurant’s chef and owner Maneet Chauhan tells PEOPLE. “Caleb and Lily are regulars, so they brought Taylor along last night.”
The group sampled signature dishes such as masala dabba, chicken tikka masala and for dessert maple black peppercorn blackberry mousse and kulfi falooda.
And Swift’s favorite menu item? “Taylor specifically mentioned the Kale Pakora Chaat [and] said she loved it,” says Chauhan who snapped a photo with the songstress. “They thanked me for coming to Nashville and opening such an amazing place here, which is such an honor for me to hear!”
And although we might not be able to dine with Taylor (sigh), we can eat like her at home!
Garam Masala Pork Belly¾ cup light brown sugar4 tbsp. garam masala4 tbsp. kosher salt2 tsp. fresh black pepper2 lb. pork belly
1.Combine light brown sugar, garam masala, salt and pepper. Rub pork belly liberally and let set at least an hour (for best results leave covered in refrigerator overnight).2.Place porkbelly on a rack and set the oven to the lowest setting with no convection for 3 or 4 hours. If the belly starts to caramelize place a small amount of water in the bottom of the sheet pan and cover with foil. Cool and portion. Reheat before service.3.Serve on the Apple-Frisse Salad (see below), drizzled with tamarind gastrique.
Apple-Frisse Salad¼ cup yogurt½ tsp. honey1 tsp. chiffonade of mintCoarse salt and ground pepperPinch star anise powder1 large head frisee, cut into bite-size pieces1 apple, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Gala, cored and thinly sliced
1.In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt and honey. Season with salt, star anise powder and pepper.2.In a large bowl, toss frisee, mint and apple with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
–Michelle Ward
source: people.com
