Mint Indian Eatery

Kati rolls, momos, and Indian combination plates. Mint Indian Eatery, in Somerville's Powderhouse Square, is the ideal casual dining experience. With a few tables and plenty ordering takeout/delivery, the food is served somewhat quickly on a busy Saturday evening. Wait with some complimentary chai tea with milk. As winter brews outside, the flavors inside Mint Indian Eatery warm the soul.

Start with a kati roll - think Indian burrito. The paratha wrap, cooked with egg, is similar to naan but a little smoother, mixed with the filling of your choice. Lots of mint notes. Aloo gobi filling with curried potatoes and cauliflower is satisfying. Have not tried the momos yet but they look delightful.

The combo platter (thali) includes not one but two entree choices with basmati rice and dal. Chicken chilli has an almost Chinese-like flavor and texture with plenty of peppers and onions in a think chili sauce. The chana masala is hearty with plump chickpeas blended in a tomato sauce. Lamb curry and palak paneer are the highlights as the cubed lamb is very tender and the curry sauce is the perfect consistent without being too oily. Plenty of spice and the best to pair with the basmati rice. The palak paneer is essentially saag paneer with creamy (not runny) spinach and cubes of mild paneer cheese. Dal (lentils and pinto beans) brings the meal together with soup-like precision.