
Agra
🇮🇳 India
Pinch of Spice restaurant (near ITC Mughal hotel) — finally found authentic North Indian technique in Agra
Proper North Indian execution that respects the craft. Their dal makhani is textbook perfect — Tomatoes reduced down to concentrate, cream properly tempered and integrated, not just dumped on top like amateur hour. The butter chicken has actual depth from proper browning technique instead of that sugary tourist slop most places serve.
Located at 1076/2 Fatehabad Road, directly opposite Hotel ITC Mughal. Opens noon sharp, kitchen stays consistent through service. You taste the difference immediately when chefs actually understand mise en place and proper spice blooming.
Dal gets the slow treatment it deserves — Minimum 4-hour cook time, none of this instant packet garbage. Tandoor runs hot and clean, naan comes out with proper char and pull. They'll adjust spice levels but don't dumb down the technique for tourist palates. Finally, a kitchen in Agra that gets it.
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