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Pickled beets and carrots Spicing Story & Images By Bradley Hawks it up “When you eat those dishes, it really “With our seasonal menu, we are focusing on a climate zone that is very similar to New York,” says Sonny Solomon, owner of Kurry Qulture on 30th Avenue. “In India, the houses are not heated, so the only way they keep themselves warm is with spices like cinnamon, clove, black pepper—and the gravies and sauces they use this time of year are rich and have a kick to them to keep the body warm.” Dishes on the menu that embrace the heartier fare include rogan josh (lambshank prepared with kashmiri chili, ginger and garlic) and shalgam goat curry (a savory root vegetable stew). warms you up,” Solomon says, smiling. “But we also want to focus on what is available in the New York market, so we have dishes like a turkey keema.” “Hemant Mathur has graciously helped us design the winter menu,” explains Sonny’s wife, Vanessa Solomon. “Hemant and Sonny are like peanut butter and jelly. They’ve been working together for years, and are the best of friends.” The duo helped earn Michelin stars for both Devi and Tulsi in Manhattan. Now, they have brought their talents to Astoria, which the Solomon family has called home for more than a decade. 32 I BOROMAG.COM I january 2016 food & drink


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