Sagar ratna restaurant · Patna
Crisp, golden, with sambar and three chutneys.
Masala Dosa in Patna: 6 places list it on their menu on IndiaRestros. Masala Dosa is a vegetarian dish; the veg mark on each item is from the menu itself. Also listed as Masala Dosa Combo, Masala Dosai, Masala Dose, 1 Masala Dosa, Special Masala Dosa, Mini Masala Dosa.
BiryaniLong-grain rice, slow dum, a fight over the last piece.
Paneer tikkaCharred at the edges, soft inside, mint chutney on the side.
Butter chickenDelhi's gift to the world, best with a buttered naan.
Chole bhatureA puffed bhatura, spicy chole, pickled onions. Lunch sorted.
Vada pavMumbai's burger: a spiced potato vada in a soft pav with dry garlic chutney.
Pav bhajiButtery mashed vegetables and toasted pav off a tawa.
IdliSoft, steamed, dunked in sambar. The gentlest breakfast there is.
ThaliA full plate of the region: dal, sabzi, roti, rice, something sweet.