Prepping for lunch at Himal Chuli.
Spicy stew
Himal Chuli, 318 State St.
We know it’s hard to tear yourself away from the endearing momochas, but the kadi — nominally onion dumplings served in a spicy stew — are a revelation. The sauce, a tart melange of yogurt, ginger and garlic, is dominated by the unique and uncommon taste of fenugreek. The menu suggests it’s a dish for “the dry months before the monsoon.” In Madison, spring will do.
Homey dinner
Daisy Cafe & Cupcakery, 2827 Atwood Ave.
These roasted vegetable enchiladas are topped with fresh tomatillo-avocado sauce and arrive with a side of garden rice and black beans (vegan, gluten-free) — as a meal it’s more reminiscent of the Moosewood Cookbook than a visit to Mexico, which is just what we love about it.
