Tikka Masala as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Tikka Masala is absolutely in that category. The tangy and vibrant quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. ghee does work that no substitute can replicate.

Indian cuisine varies enormously by state, religion, and climate. There's something about the a north Indian restaurant abroad context that reinforces the comfort effect. lassi alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.