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Restaurant Revisited

November 2022
JEERA is an authentic Indian restaurant in the center of Jerusalem. As we sat at the outdoor tables placed along the charming Helenei Hamalka street facing a hedge of green, I could easily imagine myself in India or some other exotic far away country.

Stopping in for a late lunch, the folks at the restaurant recommended the Special Thali (usually for two). This is a platter containing a little of everything. It is a very nice introduction to the varied Jeera menu. The menu does change from time to time, so each time you visit the restaurant you may experience something new.

The meal began with a bowl of Dhal Tadka, a lovely lentil soup. Then came an attractive platter with several other dishes. My favorites was the Beetroot Kuzhambu, a stew of beetroot chunks and garden vegetables with curry, beans and spices. This was flavorful, a bit peppery, but mild. It went well with a lovely salad called Kala Chala Chaat, full of red onions, black beans, tomatoes and other good stuff. The platter also had a sort of potato/cheese knish buried under a creamy curry sauce, called Malai Kufta. A deep fried vegetarian samosa decorated the platter nicely. The platter also contained a bowl of yogurt to clean the palat between dishes.

All of this was served with flat Garlic Indian bread. If you like Indian cuisine, you have come to the right place. If you like to experiment with different styles of cuisine, Jeera will be a delight.

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7 Helenei Hamalka, Jerusalem
Telephone: 053-556-1457
Kashrut: Tzohar Vegetarian Dairy