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 | | But the usual pattern in India is to combine a spicey dish with something to cut the heat so I always eat my vindaloo with raita, a condiment made from yogurt, cumin and chopped vegetables, most often cucumber or tomato. |
 | | Also, curries, spicey or not, are usually served with chutney which a similar to a fruit jam, the most common version of which is made with mango. |
 | | And if I am eating with a group, I usually suggest sharing, as an appetizer, an order of samosas (a triangular pastry stuffed with a vegetable mixture, usually potatoes and peas) which are also usually eaten with chutney but commonly a type tasting mainly of mint or, my favorite, tamarind. |
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