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  Barcelona on Spain's East Coast is a melting pot of cultures. The language is Catalan, and the food is eclectic. As is true in most world-class cities, Indian food is an important part of the mix. From small take-out storefronts to banquet rooms, there are plenty of options for those who crave the hot, sweet, bitter, salty, and cool flavors that, together, make up classic Indian cuisine.
  
  

Om India Castillejos

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  Om India serves authentic Hindu cuisine. Located a few blocks from the Sant Antoni metro stop, the place gets especially lively on Friday and Saturday nights when brightly costumed Bollywood dancers take the floor. There are plenty of vegetarian options here, including baingan pakora---an appetizer of eggplants dredged in cornflour and spices. Carnivores will enjoy the meat-filled samosas. The chicken tikka and curries are also crowd favorites. For dessert, try the kulfi--a traditional frozen dessert made from condensed milk and dried fruits.
  
  Om India Castillejos
  Calle Floridablanca 130
  08011 Barcelona, Spain
  011 34 933 325 0307
  
  

Moti Mahal Indian Tandoori Restaurant

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  The menu at Moti Mahal Indian Tandoori restaurant is extensive. Tandoori dishes are cooked in traditional clay ovens fired by charcoal. Although there are many vegetarian options on the menu here, the emphasis is on meat and fish. There are a number of lamb dishes. Choose a mild lamb korma--a curry dish made with butter, cream, and coconut milk--or a fiery lamb vinidaloo. Tandoori prawns or a mixed grill are a good choice as well. Cool your palate with an Indian beer or a lassi shake.
  
  For groups of 10 or more, the restaurant proposes a banquet menu as well so everyone in the party can sample a wide selection of Indian dishes.
  
  Moti Mahal--Indian Tandoori Restaurant
  C/ Sant Pau 103
  08001 Barcelona, Spain
  011 34 933 293 252
  motimahalbcn.com
  
  

Chandni

• Half the fun of dining at Chandni is the dizzying decor, which is bright, splashy, and relentlessly floral. The cuisine is northern Indian. Try the chicken jalfrezi with peppers and hot curry or the lamb madras, only slightly milder than the classic vindaloo. Paneer pakora--a dish made with mild fresh cheese and spiced chickpeas--is a good choice for vegetarians.
  
  Chandni
  Gran Via de les
  Corts Catalanes 482
  08015 Barcelona, Spain
  011 34 934 241 023
  restaurantesbarcelona.com/chandni