Tava (Indian): How can you not have your own thread?

I learned about Tava from LTH forum but couldn't find a dedicated thread (mods: feel free to merge if I missed it). I've always enjoyed the buffet but I really love ordering off of their broad dinner menu with fabulous 'wet' curries. We were so happy to see that they recently reopened for carry out/delivery and stopped by for a take out meal. We had the chicken makhani (made with tandoori chicken), lamb curry, navratan korma, chicken tikka tandoori and naan. Everything was excellent (though I did made the naan a little too crispy with reheating). We also love the chicken 65 appetizer but didn't order it this time. The one good thing about the pandemic--minimal traffic on the way to Morton Grove from the north side of the city for pick up.



Tava
7172 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-8282
tavadining.com

Have had Tava three times during quarantine. Never disappointed with Butter chicken ( eldest daughter’s favorite Indian dish), Chicken tikka ( youngest daughter’s favorite) and Lamb curry. Not unusual entrees to say the least but spot on flavors and good portions. You have to ask for the green chutney which also comes with tamarind chutney in small plastic pill sized cups. Tava did not charge us for for the chutney for our first two take out orders but attempted to on third order. We raised our eyebrows, said we have not been charged before and the take out menu says a charge only for mango chutney. They did not charge us. For each take out order we only got the one tiny set of chutneys for three entrees.
We made basmati rice in our rice cooker and baked frozen naan with brushed clarified melted butter infused with minced garlic and made garlic naan. (We have a huge bag of basmati rice we bought on Devon and rarely use and I wanted to try the frozen naan to see if it was any good -which it was.)Love this place and can’t wait for the buffet to reopen...if buffets ever reopen.