★ Common Spices:
Turmeric, Garam Masala, Red Chili Powder, Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Cardamom, Clove, Kasuri Methi
✦ Paneer Butter Masala
A North Indian classic. Retro Bistro brings this dish alive with a blend of turmeric, garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom, and kasuri methi. The spice mix adds warmth, color, and balance to the creamy tomato base.
✦ Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked until smooth, then finished with a tempering of mustard seeds, dried red chilies, garlic, and asafoetida. This tadka gives a simple lentil dish a fiery kick and smoky aroma.
✦ Veg Maratha
An intensely spiced curry made using roasted whole spices, ground into a paste with coconut and garlic. The balance between peppery heat and fragrant masalas is what makes this a stand-out.
✦ Paneer Tikka Sizzler
Marinated in curd and spices like coriander powder, red chili, and turmeric, then grilled and served sizzling — this is the power of Indian spices turned into a theatrical, flavorful experience.
