Madurai India Kitchen, Tyngsborough

At Madurai India Kitchen, the smells of garam masala, cumin, and cardamon never fail to hit patrons' nostrils. This is because they are the main seasonings used by the restaurant's chefs when preparing a plethora of palate-tingling flavors typical for the Indian cuisine. Malai kofta—cheese and potato patties underneath a layer of a rich nut sauce—Chana masala—protein-rich chickpeas, onions, and tomatoes cooked in a light curry sauce—samosas—these are only a few of the options that they hold up in their sleeve.