Indian meals are not complete without relishes, such as raita (yogurt sauce), chutneys and pickles. Raita cools off food. Chutney and pickles add bite, flavor and often vital minerals and vitamins, as well. Relishes round out the full circle of flavors and textures, perk up the appetite and help digest food.

Our food is a delicate blending of spices that is not hot but flavorful. All Indian food is traditionally eaten with either rice, naan or both. Rice and bread neutralize the spiciness of Indian food while enhancing the flavors and adding substance to a meal. The traditional way to eat naan is to tear off bite-size pieces and use them to scoop up meats or vegetables.

Indian cooking follows the ancient system of Ayurvedic medicine, which is a traditional holistic approach to medicine native to India. Ayurvedic teachings say the careful selection and blending of spices and herbs help our bodies become finely tuned physically and spiritually. For example: Turmeric is an antiseptic both internal and external. Garlic is good for circulatory ailments. Cloves tone the heart. Black pepper gives energy.

Most Indian restaurants combine pre-boiled meats & vegetables with their generic base sauce to create many dishes known as a "Short Order Cooking." at CHUTNEY JOE'S, We do not use any prepared sauce or pre-boiled meats & vegetables. We cook every dish using our house blend of spices & herbs over a long period of time. This cooking process produces its own unique sauce resulting in a full range of flavors.

Our food is a delicate blending of spices that is not hot but flavorful. All Indian food is traditionally eaten with either rice, naan or both. Rice and bread neutralize the spiciness of Indian food while enhancing the flavors and adding substance to a meal. The traditional way to eat naan is to tear off bite-size pieces and use them to scoop up meats or vegetables.