Even novice cooks will find this menu easy to prepare, because much of it can be completed far ahead of time. (Serves 6-8)
Tandoori Quail
or
Tandoori Cornish Hens
Tandoori Roasted Vegetables
Chopped Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Yogurt
Savory Rice with Peas and Cashews
Toasted Lentil Wafers
Flatbreads: Nan, Paratha and Chapati or Whole Wheat Tortillas
Pineapple-Walnut Chutney
Sweet Lime Pickles
Frozen Mango Cream
Chardonnay or Merlot
Aromatic Ginger Tea
You will find all the basic elements at a supermarket, but for authentic details--black cumin, curry leaves, pickles and flatbreads--shop at an Indian market.
