Indian Restaurant Edmonton: Curries, Fish Starters and Naan

Choosing dinner from a broad menu is simpler when every item has a role. At BABA CHICKEN, an Indian restaurant in Edmonton, diners can use the main-course, fish-starter, stuffed-naan, bread and rice sections to plan an order around their preferences. This page explains how Baba's Special Mutton and Kadahi Paneer differ as main choices, where Afghani Fish Tikka fits, and how Chicken Naan with Gravy, Garlic Naan and Plain Rice can round out a selection.

Planning Dinner at an Indian Restaurant in Edmonton

A practical Indian dinner order begins with one clear decision: choose the item that will be the focus. At BABA CHICKEN, that may be a main-course curry, while fish starters, naan and rice offer different ways to build around it. Looking at the menu by category makes the process more useful than trying to compare every item at once.

For a one-person order, a curry plus one bread or rice choice keeps the decision straightforward. For a group, variety is usually more helpful: choose mains that reflect different preferences, then add a fish starter or more than one base if the group wants options. The goal is not to order every category, but to give each selection a clear purpose.

The menu categories also help distinguish similar-sounding choices. A curry is listed in the main-course section, Afghani Fish Tikka is in Fish Starters, Chicken Naan with Gravy appears under Stuffed Naan, and Plain Rice has its own rice listing. Use the full BABA CHICKEN menu to see the complete range while deciding what best suits your order.

A simple way to narrow the menu

1. Choose a main based on whether the table wants a mutton option or a vegetarian-labelled paneer option.
2. Decide if a fish starter would add useful variety to the order.
3. Choose between a Stuffed Naan selection, an Indian Bread selection, or rice.
4. Review the menu's listed dietary labels when they matter to someone in the group.

This approach keeps the choices distinct. Instead of treating every menu item as a side dish, diners can choose a centrepiece first and then add only the categories that make sense for the people eating.

Choose a Curry: Mutton or Vegetarian Paneer

The main-course choice gives an Edmonton dinner order its direction. Baba's Special Mutton is listed under Main Course Mutton Curries, while Kadahi Paneer is listed under Main Course Veg Curries and marked vegetarian. These are useful alternatives for diners deciding between a mutton-focused main and a vegetarian-labelled paneer main.

Choose Baba's Special Mutton when mutton is the preference guiding the order. Choose Kadahi Paneer when a vegetarian menu label is important to the diner selecting the main. In a mixed group, selecting both creates distinct main-course options without asking everyone to choose the same category.

Once the main is decided, the rest of the order becomes easier to tailor. Rice may suit someone looking for a listed vegan and gluten-free option, while naan may appeal to diners who want to choose from the bread categories. A fish starter is another way to add a different menu category without changing the choice of main.

Consider a Fish Starter for Menu Variety

Afghani Fish Tikka gives diners a fish choice from the Fish Starters category. That distinction matters when the mains are curries: adding an item from a separate category can give a group more variety without adding another main-course curry.

Here, “starter” describes the menu category rather than a required sequence for eating. It can be a useful choice for a group that wants a fish item, for diners comparing proteins across the menu, or for an order built around both vegetarian and non-vegetarian selections.

When a fish starter is a useful choice

• The group wants a fish item without selecting a fish curry as its main.
• The order already includes a mutton or paneer main and needs a different menu category.
• Diners are sharing several items and want a choice beyond curries and bread.

A fish starter does not need to determine the rest of the order. It can simply be the fish component, leaving each diner to choose the curry, naan or rice option that best matches their own preference.

Choose Between Stuffed Naan, Indian Bread and Rice

The bread-and-rice decision is easier when diners note where each option appears on the menu. Chicken Naan with Gravy is in the Stuffed Naan section. Garlic Naan is in the Indian Bread section and is labelled vegetarian. Plain Rice is in the Rice section and is labelled vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.

Chicken Naan with Gravy is the choice for a diner specifically interested in the Stuffed Naan category. Garlic Naan is a separate Indian Bread choice for someone looking for a vegetarian-labelled naan. Plain Rice offers a rice format with additional listed dietary labels, which can be especially useful when those labels are part of the decision.

For groups, choosing a bread category and a rice category can give people more than one format to consider. That does not mean every order needs both; a single choice can be enough when the main dish is already the priority. The useful question is whether the order needs a Stuffed Naan, an Indian Bread selection, or a rice option.

Garlic Naan is worth considering when a vegetarian-labelled naan is the goal. Diners interested in that specific menu item can also visit the Garlic Naan page for more information.

Planning Vegetarian and Mixed-Preference Orders

Menu labels are particularly helpful when several people are deciding together. Kadahi Paneer and Garlic Naan are marked vegetarian. Plain Rice is marked vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. Those labels provide clear starting points for diners whose choice depends on a listed dietary category.

A mixed-preference order can give each selection a different role without making everyone choose the same main. Kadahi Paneer can represent the vegetarian main choice, Baba's Special Mutton can represent the mutton choice, and Afghani Fish Tikka can add a fish category. Bread and rice can then be selected according to the group's preferences and the labels shown on the menu.

A clear structure for a mixed order

• Select Kadahi Paneer when the group needs a vegetarian-labelled paneer main.
• Select Baba's Special Mutton when someone prefers a mutton main.
• Add Afghani Fish Tikka if the group wants a fish selection.
• Choose Garlic Naan for a vegetarian-labelled naan option.
• Choose Plain Rice when its vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free labels are relevant.

Dietary needs can be more specific than the labels listed on a menu. For requirements beyond the stated vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free flags, confirm details directly with BABA CHICKEN before finalizing the order.

Find BABA CHICKEN on 34 Street in Edmonton

BABA CHICKEN is located at 3315 34 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6T 2K6. Hours are Monday: 1 PM – 12 AM; Tuesday: 1 PM – 12 AM; Wednesday: 1 PM – 12 AM; Thursday: 1 PM – 12 AM; Friday: 1 PM – 1 AM; Saturday: 1 PM – 1 AM; Sunday: 1 PM – 12 AM.

For an Edmonton dinner, use the menu categories to make the choice less complicated: select the curry that best fits the diner, consider Afghani Fish Tikka for a fish option, and decide whether Chicken Naan with Gravy, Garlic Naan or Plain Rice best completes the order.

When you are ready, order online or call (780) 244-1230 to place your BABA CHICKEN order.