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Key RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH Maharaja CONSISTENTLY RATED the top Indian restaurant in Milwaukee, Maharaja is conveniently located close to downtown on Milwaukee's east side at 1550 N. Farwell Ave. Those new to Indian cuisine will feel comfortable asking questions of the friendly staff, while afi- cionados of Indian cuisine will discover why this is considered Milwaukee's best spot for Indian food by visitors and locals alike. A popular luncheon buffet is served daily, and offers choices for meat-lovers and vegetarians. The dinner menu also offers lamb, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable options in a dazzling array of appetizers and entrees. The subtle and exotic flavors of Indian food come from the array of spices that are used, including cardamom, cinnamon, clove, coriander, nutmeg and saffron. There is a range of "heat" in Indian food, so whether you like your food with a bit of bite or not, count on lots of options. Maharajah fea- tures both North and South Indian cuisines. The dining experience at Maharajah begins with Indian bread that is prepared in the restaurant's 58 clay oven. Served promptly after you are seated, it is a luscious introduction to what is to come. Appetizer choices at dinner include Pakora, cheese chicken, fish or shrimp deepfried in chick pea bat- ter, and Samosa, spicy turnovers stuffed with pota- toes and green peas. The Mulligatawny Soup combines lentils and veg- etables, while Coconut Soup combines coconut with cream, pistachios and more. There are a num- ber of other Indian specialty breads listed on the menu that can be ordered, including versions stuffed with ingredients such as potatoes or nuts and raisins. At Maharajah, dinners are served with Rice Pallao, fresh hot onion chutney, mint chutney and Tamarind sauce. On the entree side of the menu, "Tandoori cuisine" describes an Indian specialty involving aromatic herbs, cultured yogurt and ground fresh spices basted on foods that are then baked in a charcoal clay oven (Tandoor). The result is lean and tender meat with an amazing tenderness. Order chicken, lamb, shrimp or try a little bit of everything with the Tandoori Mixed Grill. Curries can be ordered to the diner's choice of "heat" – mild, medium or hot and are available in chicken, lamb, beef, vegetable, fish or shrimp ver-