Located in the heart of Sarasota's Rosemary district, Turmeric serves a range of Indian dishes that showcase the vibrant cuisines of the East, West, North, South and Central India, creating a rich and exciting menu thanks to chef Sarabjit Singh, who brings to life some of the most iconic dishes from the rich culture of India with traditional favourites from samosas, paneer, biryanis, tandoori, vindaloos, kormas, to many types of naan and dal. Arriving for dinner, we are greeted by warm aromatic spices that permeate the modern main floor dining room which is a sea of sunny yellow seating with rich teal green booths and sleek wooden tables punctuated with perhaps a bit too much bright lighting.
The restaurant is buzzing on a Friday night. The menu is extensive and we choose two starters, Vegetarian Samosas, and Momos which our server recommends. Both are very good. As he returns to take our dinner order, we select our traditional favourites: Dal Makhani, Lamb Roganjosh, Goan Tiger Prawn Curry, with Basmati Rice and Garlic Naan. The server thoughtfully asks our preferred level of heat on a scale of one to three: one is mild, two medium and three is described as "Indian hot." Usually up for a challenge, we timidly choose medium heat. Lesson learned — next time we're turning up the heat for full Indian hot.
Turmeric Indian Restaurant in Sarasota
Kingfisher Beer is excellent with Indian cuisine
served with tamarind sauce, coriander mint chutney and marinated peppers and onions
Vegetarian Momo Dumplings
Dal Makhani, creamy lentils simmered with tomatoes, garlic, and ginger
served a copper pot
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