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| - A Jewel in the Crown . . . here in Westlake!
This "Jewel" isn't Great Britain's India from the past, but a modern, bright, and spacious shop in Westlake. From the friendly, welcoming proprietors to the vast selection of foods and sprinkling of giftware---including the cutest ever Swarovski crystal oyster and pearl---it's well worth visiting.
Per their website, Rimi's is the first Indian store of it's kind in Cleveland, offering bakeries, groceries, and gift items. They're also the exclusive Cleveland retailer of Roopak brand spices and pickles (spicy relishes). Chutney (spicy fruit or tomato relishes) are stocked, too.
Whether you already enjoy eating Indian foods, or have never tried this cuisine but are curious about it, you will enjoy looking through their expansive cooler/freezer and well-stocked shelves. They also offer fresh (daily) produce at the rear of the store, and several varieties of fresh and colorful mithai (sweets) in their inviting bakery case. Asked if I'd like to try one to sample, I chose the yellow and bright green pistachio-filled that was in a cylindrical shape. It was quite good---reminded me of marzipan.
Naan (bread) is available frozen, refrigerated, and non-refrigerated, and they carry over 15 rices, including Tilda brand, my favorite basmati.
Among many vegetarian products are: eggless tea cakes, cookies, decorated layer cakes, cupcakes and puff pastries. Their full-size potato/pea and paneer masala puffs are offered daily, but for other choices confirm what they have available for purchase beforehand, since some items are baked to order.
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For complete list of bakery and pricing, pull up their website.
www.indianbakersngrocers.com
? Are you a vegetarian, but have never tried Indian foods ?
You must try it. This is a whole new world of flavors. Pick a few prepared savory dishes and enjoy something completely different---and healthy, too. And if you aren't a vegetarian, but new to this cuisine, because many Indian dishes can very easily complement poultry, meat, or fish, begin by trying them as side dishes. All Indian foods are best accompanied with rice or naan---or both---and a small serving of pickle or chutney.
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