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Indian Food and Cooking

  • Blogs

    September 13, 2011

    $10 Lunch at Persian Garden

    ​Perhaps the best way to gauge a Middle Eastern restaurant is by its hummus.   Ordering hummus at a traditional Persian restaurant is nothing like purchasing the $2 container of salty hummus in the grocery store's refrigerated aisle, as I experienced at Persian Garden at 15th Avenu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 18, 2011

    Cafe: Curry Corner

    ​ Hungry for Pakistani food? We thought so. If there's one cuisine type that curries favor with us, it's Pakistani cuisine. Well, in this week's reviewed restaurant you get a little Indian and a little Pakistani cuisine as well. We speak, of course, of Curry Corner in Tempe. Food Critic La ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    This Week In Chow Bella

    Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let's have one last look at the blog posts from this week. Sweet Meat Desserts: So Beautiful, So Bloody, So Bucket of Animal Grease Five ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Five Favorite Curry Dishes in Metro Phoenix

    Wynter Holden Yellow curry with chicken at Yupha. ​We're not trying curry favor or anything, but we feel compelled to share with you a few of Chow Bella's favorite curry dishes in the Valley. Some of our choices are Thai, others Indian. All are divine. Have some faves of your own? Do return ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Follow Friday: Phoenix Indian Fare on Twitter

    http://sareedreams.com/​It's that time again. We've compiled a small but meaningful list of great Twitter accounts for any Phoenix foodie to follow. In honor of all this crazy Haboob-y monsoon weather, we thought we'd feature Indian (where they also have monsoons) food twitterers in the Valley. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2011

    The Secret Password to Bombay Spice's Fan Appreciation Weekend

    vortistic/Flickr Get some free dough from Bombay Spice this weekend. We love it when local restaurants take advantage of the benefits of social media while also clueing us in on their goings-on. Because really, we don't need to hear about your new marketing plan or your kids' birt ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Curry Powder vs. Garam Masala: What's the Difference?

    Carol Blonder spices and seeds for garam masala​This week's question for the Chef: Is there a difference between curry powder and garam masala and how are they used? That ubiquitous bottle or tin of yellow powder from the spice shelf at the grocery store only hints at the flavor delivered ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    Chana Masala: Chickpeas in Spicy Tomato Sauce

    Carol BlonderChana Masala​ Yesterday we told you about asafetida, a pungent spice that adds a flavor reminiscent of garlic to a dish. Used in minute quantities, asafetida complements fish, vegetables and legumes. In Indian cooking it is a spice that is added to chutneys, sauces and pickled dishes. ... More >>

  • Culture

    November 4, 2010

    Shine 2010: Where to Eat in Scottsdale

    Carol BlonderChana Masala​ Yesterday we told you about asafetida, a pungent spice that adds a flavor reminiscent of garlic to a dish. Used in minute quantities, asafetida complements fish, vegetables and legumes. In Indian cooking it is a spice that is added to chutneys, sauces and pickled dishes. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    What is Asafetida and Where Can I Find It?

    Carol Blonder Asafetida​I have a recipe that calls for asafetida. What is it and where can I find it? Asafetida (also asafoedita) is a spice associated with cuisines of the southern and western regions of India. The pungent spice packs a strong (to some offensive) odor, smelling like an on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2010

    TLC Launches Best Food Ever (or Yabba-Dabba-Done-to-Death)

    Napoleon Dynamite: This is pretty much the worst video ever made. Kip: Napoleon, like anyone can even know that. Let me go, I need to narrate. Wilma!​Kip's right. How can anyone know what's the worst (or the best) of anything? TLC's hoping we'll trust their judgment with its new show, Best Food ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 18, 2010

    The Vig Makes Good on Atmosphere and Eats

    Napoleon Dynamite: This is pretty much the worst video ever made. Kip: Napoleon, like anyone can even know that. Let me go, I need to narrate. Wilma!​Kip's right. How can anyone know what's the worst (or the best) of anything? TLC's hoping we'll trust their judgment with its new show, Best Food ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    Re-creating Pie Zanos' Pizza at Home

    So you're in a restaurant, chowing down on the best tuna mac or pizza or boeuf Wellington you've ever had, when a crazy thought comes to mind: I can do this at home!! Without a pro chef's fancy appliances and gadgets, you might be challenged to create restaurant-worthy food. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2010

    Cornish Pasty Co.: Lunch $10 and Under

    ​The Cornish Pasty Co. in Tempe inhabits a long narrow space. The walls are painted black and the floor is covered in tile.It makes us feel like we are in an old diner in Brooklyn rather than a strip mall in Tempe. There are two-tops along one-side and a long counter with stools that runs the len ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 29, 2009

    Farewell to Afghan Food at Kabab Palace

    ​Now that I can't have Afghan food anymore, I'm suddenly hungry for it. Of course. The Republic reports today that the Valley's lone option for Afghan cuisine, Kabab Palace (710 W. Elliott Rd., Tempe), has been sold. The new owners are keeping the name but have turned the place into ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 4, 2009

    Favorite Ethnic Markets: India Plaza

    Sloane BurwellOwner Rameen Arora welcomes you to India Plaza​ This is the time of year when folks in Phoenix head for cooler pastures, and it's time to travel the world if you can. But, if your vacation this summer is a staycation, you can still feed your inner globetrotter by heading to India ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2009

    Veggie Boy: The Breadfruit

    The Breadfruit's "Vegan Special" will be Jamaican your mouth water.The Valley isn't exactly known for its Jamaican culture.Truth be told, there's a grand total of two restaurants around these parts that serve up cuisine straight from the tiny Caribbean isle that birthed Bob Marley and the Rastafar ... More >>

  • Dining

    May 22, 2008

    Kabab Palace in Tempe isn’t just the only Afghan restaurant in town; it’s delicious

    The Breadfruit's "Vegan Special" will be Jamaican your mouth water.The Valley isn't exactly known for its Jamaican culture.Truth be told, there's a grand total of two restaurants around these parts that serve up cuisine straight from the tiny Caribbean isle that birthed Bob Marley and the Rastafar ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 21, 2007

    Udupi, ewwwwww

    The Breadfruit's "Vegan Special" will be Jamaican your mouth water.The Valley isn't exactly known for its Jamaican culture.Truth be told, there's a grand total of two restaurants around these parts that serve up cuisine straight from the tiny Caribbean isle that birthed Bob Marley and the Rastafar ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 30, 2004

    In With a Bhangra

    New Year's Eve events feature Indo-Pakistani beats

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 30, 2004

    BEST MIDDLE EASTERN MARKET

    Middle Eastern Bakery and Deli

  • Dining

    September 2, 2004

    Baghdad Bound

    Where's the beef kebab? At Baghdad Restaurant, of course

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST OLD PHOENIX CHARM

    Fry Bread House

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 26, 2002

    Best Middle Eastern Grocery

    Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Indian Restaurant

    Copper Kettle Salads, Balti and Tandoori Grill

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 20, 2001

    Best Fusion

    Coup Des Tartes

  • Dining

    September 6, 2001

    You Go, Grill

    Thinking locally and dining globally at Gregory's World Bistro

  • Dining

    February 8, 2001

    Buddhist Chic Magnet

    Scottsdale chicks flock to this Tibetan monk

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 21, 2000

    Best Place to Eat Cheap and Fast

    Bombay Grill
    27 West Van Buren
    602-258-0080

  • Dining

    December 31, 1998

    You've Got Meal

    Bombay Grill
    27 West Van Buren
    602-258-0080

  • Dining

    December 25, 1997

    Gorgeous Gorge

    Bombay Grill
    27 West Van Buren
    602-258-0080

  • Dining

    October 30, 1997

    Chains Addiction

    Bombay Grill
    27 West Van Buren
    602-258-0080

  • Dining

    November 17, 1994

    REAL MILL DEAL

    Bombay Grill
    27 West Van Buren
    602-258-0080

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