Monday Munchies: Tandoori Chicken, Naan & More at Indian Twist

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It’s been an incredible journey for Jimmy Aujla and the team behind Indian Twist. In 2018, they opened the first location at 4660 E. Camp Lowell Rd. About a year ago, a second location opened near the Tucson International Airport (6801 S. Tucson Blvd.), and then most recently they opened a third spot in Dove Mountain (12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. #124).

Heck, there’s even a separate concept in the Indian Twist family — Zyka Twist — on Fourth Avenue serving North Indian dishes like Tikka Masala, Chicken Biryani, and Chicken Curry.

There’s a lot to love on the menu at each of these restaurants!

Back in the day, Aujla volunteered as a child in a Sikh temple and assisted his family in opening and operating multiple Indian restaurants across the states of Washington, Oregon, and California.

No matter what you order on the menu, be sure to get some naan — traditional Indian flatbread.

Indian Twist’s naan is made-to-order in a tandoor oven that’s kept at a constant 700 degrees. The dough is tossed against the oven’s wall and pulled away once it bubbles, blisters, and chars to perfection.

It’s served in a basket and can be paired with any of India Twist’s entrees.

The Tandoori Chicken is a popular dish — chicken marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices. The marinated chicken is also cooked in the tandoor oven, giving it a smoky, charred flavor. It’s a dish that’ll get your nostrils flaring the moment it’s placed in front of you.

Get a big whiff of its aroma before digging in.

Indian Twist is located at 4660 E. Camp Lowell Rd., 6801 S. Tucson Blvd., and 12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd. #124. For information, visit indiantwistaz.com.

All in the Family

Over at 1999 E. Ajo Way, Twisted Indian is a must-visit. It’s the only Indian restaurant on Tucson’s south side and it’s located inside a Chevron gas station!

Aujla’s brother Ben Sihota and sister-in-law Manveen Sihota own the Chevron station. On the menu, you’ll find classics like chicken tikka, butter chicken, samosas, garlic naan, and the Kadai Curry which is a personal favorite of Raj Sihota (Manveen’s son) — he’s in charge of all operations, from managing the restaurant to cooking the food. 

Twisted Indian is located inside the Chevron gas station at 1999 E. Ajo Way. For more information, follow Twisted Indian on Instagram. You can also order on DoorDash.com.