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CityViewNC .com | 37 W e'll always remember the first time we inhaled the intoxicating aromas of Bombay Bistro. e waing of blissful curries and other authentic Indian dishes touched with turmeric, garlic and cilantro, along with desserts laced with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, welcomed us with sweet air-kisses – and encouraged us to linger. All originated from a lunch buffet that simply burst with color and texture. We picked up a white plate, and interestingly, the first stop was condiments. e assortment included cilantro chutney, which, in many ways, embodies the Indian flavor experience with an herbaceous start followed by a five-second delay to a delightfully spicy finish. Next came the traditional Indian flatbread called naan, a couple of rice choices (we always hoped for the mildly tangy lemon rice). en a trio of vegetables or legumes in addictive sauces – our favorites being the curried cauliflower and broccoli and Saag Paneer, which is creamed spinach with homemade cheese chunks. Tucked into the corner was a simple, but supremely fresh salad. Take a slight le to another table, only to be greeted by a vat of dessert, perhaps yogurt spiked with fruit cocktail and slivered almonds, or Sheera, which is Cream of Wheat blended with raisins, sugar, butter and cardamom. Keep traveling le to find Pakoras, lightly fried orbs of chickpea dough and shredded spinach, onion and corn, or perhaps crispy spring rolls filled with mashed potatoes and secret spices. We make it to the ever-popular chicken drumsticks, which emerge from a tandoor oven with a lovely reddish hue and occasional char. Finally, the trio of entrées. It might be the Chicken Tikka Masala (No. 1 menu item), tender chunks of chicken breasts in a creamy tomato sauce, or the mild Chicken Korma in a coconut-based sauce (punctuated with pineapple, nutmeg, raisins and cashews), or even a super-spicy Vindaloo. e price on weekdays was $10.50/$11.50 on Saturdays, plus tax. Like many great cooks, owner Anila Kishan, who is better known as Chef Kelly, enjoyed finding what she had in her pantry to create the daily feast. www.faytechcc.edu/continuing-education FTCC CORPORATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION TRY YOUR HAND AT SOMETHING NEW IN OUR PERSONAL INTEREST PROGRAMS! Live, Learn & Grow with us! • Drawing & Painting • Billiards • Cooking • Crafts • Draperies & Window Treatments • Financial Planning • Floral, Gardening & Landscaping • Furniture Upholstery • Guitar • Jewelry Making • Motorcycle Basic Rider Course • Photography • Piano • Pottery • Quilting & Sewing • Volunteer Training • Yoga You may register online, by mail or at the FTCC Campus: Neill Currie Bldg #218 2201 Hull Rd, Fay NC 28303 When it rains, it drains! (910) 433-1613 www.fayettevillenc.gov/stormwater

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