In 2021, quietly tucked into a side street in bustling downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Coterie opened its verdant outdoor patio with a distinct mission: to weave Southern charm into creative, unpretentious, yet authentic Indian cuisine. “Ribs are famous in the South, a delicacy of pride and culture,” Chef Viraj Borkar says. This dish’s dry rub gives a boost of Southern smokiness, while its preparation borrows from traditional northern Indian cuisine: The meat is slow-cooked, then braised and doused in a creamy, buttery, fenugreek-infused tomato sauce that resembles barbecue, called makhani. Turmeric potatoes are served hot alongside the fragrant, hearty entree.
