photograph by John Carrico   John Carrico

Best Purveyor Of Indian Imports

India Bazaar

Not only does India Bazaar have those hard-to-find authentic ingredients (like weird beans and exotic grains), but the owner of this unusual nook of a grocery store loves to instruct those interested in the ways of spices and recipes. The small triangular frozen samosas (thin dough filled with peas and potatos) she sells are great baked or fried, and when accompanied with bright green coriander chutney, they gain a piquancy that screams of real Indian food.