Known for its spices, Indian fare jolts the taste buds in a manner that kissing an electrical socket could never match. Enjoy shockingly good cuisine with today's Groupon: for $10, you get $20 worth of authentic Indian cuisine at The Taj Café.

The Taj Café’s skilled chefs sear meats in a traditional tandoori oven and infuse vegetables with spice to prepare an extensive menu of authentic Indian cuisine. The ginger-and-garlic marinade of chicken tikka masala ($12.95) tangs taste buds, and poached Agra chicken ($12.95) dons a dusting of ginger and cayenne before performing a competitive tumbling routine in a mango-powder sauté. Diners can also savor a cornucopia of vegetarian options, such as gobi aloo ($9.95), which mixes potatoes and cauliflower with ginger, green chili, and other seasonings. Alternatively, sate south-of-the-border cravings with a Bombay frankie ($10.95), an egg-washed burrito that gathers Indian spices and meats into a well-insulated wrap for kitchen-camping excursions. When entrees are ready, nimble servers transport piping-hot plates through the gold-hued interior of the café as immobile houseplants and wall murals glare in envy.