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| - We all know there's some great Indian restaurants and buffets in town. We've raised our curry swords and fought out which is the best. But what if you like to try your hand at cooking your own authentic Indian fare? I'm talking going beyond the Trader Joe's masala in a box or paste in a jar. Grab a cookbook, put on your punjabi hat, and get yourself over to Bombay Bazaar!
If your experience is like mine, you'll be greeted by the friendly owner at the counter just before you're greeted by a dozen aisles of amazing imported Indian fare. Legumes of all kinds, rice in bags so big I thought they were pet food, a wall of pre-mixed spices for particular popular dishes, and a back wall of coolers filled with produce, Indian beverages, paneer, and more. Prices are solid and selection is the best I've seen in town.
At the counter I noticed two pastry boxes filled with something fried and delicious-looking. Donuts? No, samosas. Freshly made, smelling of curry and peas and cheese. Uh oh, looks like I know what I'm picking up next time. While chatting with the owner, I mentioned it was our first time in. He welcomed us with a complimentary DVD of a popular Bollywood film! (Upon viewing, it was even cheesier than expected, but cool just the same).
Do it. Get your Bombay on!
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