comfort food at Delhi Darbar

The late afternoon was supposed to be productive. I had already made an ice cream I wanted to share with you, but I wasn't sure about the amounts I used. So I was making it again. And I did, except there is something wrong with the dasher that somehow didn't freeze in a -25C freezer, and I didn't really notice. The dasher was cold, but just not cold enough. I figured this out about 45 minutes into the whole thing, when I had also toasted sliced almonds and candied them with maple syrup. I was done. Finito. Completely done. No more patience, and nothing in the house seemed appealing at all. I thought maybe Jeff and I could go out for dinner, but he's really under the weather, and I am barely able to lift a limb from the couch. Exhaustion is setting in. Somehow I convinced him to find some Indian food, and that we should have take-out. The perfect winter comfort food; hearty, and spicy and just different, and not boring. I should probably mention that this is a tad bizarre... Jeff and I have never had take-out before, and I can only remember having it one other time within the last five years! So it is a little funny if Jeff is the sick one, and going out for take-out, when obviously there is now something wrong with me. Luckily we were both completely surprised. Delhi Darbar is only a short drive from our house, and it is the oddest of locations - in a hotel, but not one you'd really want to go to. I'm sure it's not bad, but somehow the area around it is a little seedy, and there's some pretty crazy wedding bashes there. So it was a little astonishing to know that there even was an Indian restaurant there, but soon became even more delightful when we found out that the food is really good too. I love chickpeas. A lot. And this dish was fantastic! One of the best chickpea dishes I've ever had; chana masala - chickpeas cooked with tomato garlic sauce and spices. The butter chicken had a lot of sauce, but was deliciously creamy. The sauce of the allo gobhi was addictive, especially with the naan bread. It was also refreshing to enjoy cauliflower which was thankfully not mush. Naan with garlic and cilantro. This comforting dinner came to about $50. Next time we'll need rice, but Jeff wasn't feeling well, so I guess he has a decent excuse (I'm spoiled rotten!) I am still very excited about Delhi Darbar, a delicious addition to the East end of town. A perfect haunt for those who live in Chestermere or Langdon and want to pick something up on the way home from work. Delhi Darbar Bay #1, 2742 - Glenmore Tr. SE Calgary, AB (by Glenmore Inn) (403) 720-6669
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