A common ingredient in the Indian food is a wide range of spices. The secret of Indian cuisine is in proper use of selected spices to bring out the rich flavor and aroma and character in food.

Chitras Cuisine brings together the exciting flavors of India using authentic and fresh ingredients. Chitras cuisine offers superb dishes, not only a great value, but which open up a whole new world of Indian cuisine.

Chitras's International and Indian cuisine,48 E, Flagler Street M-46, Downtown Miami, 305-789-2842. Call ahead for take-out and pick-up (no delivery) and catering 10 a.m.-7-30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.