Bombay Spice Grill & Wine

Bombay Spice serves authentic home-style recipes from India, substituting small amounts of olive oil instead ghee (clarified butter) resulting in low-fat dishes.  Instead of making dishes hot and spicy, they are all prepared without the use of chilies, a spicy dish may be created by the use of one of their special sauces, Bombay hot (and it is!).  Bombay Spice makes fresh chapattis daily on site using whole wheat flower.  Chapattis are a staple of the Indian diet.

In India, most people can not afford to dine at restaurants and only go out to eat for significant special occasions.  As a result, restaurants in India cater to this by offering dishes heavy in cream sauce prepared with a lot of ghee (clarified butter) served extremely spicy hot (by adding chilies).  It is as these restaurants where you will also find Naan, a popular Indian bread not found in most of the homes in India as it requires a special oven to prepare.  Bombay Spice serves home-style recipes, it is the daily cuisine of the people who live there. 

Did you know the worlds oldest bottle of wine is from 325 B.C.?  It is on display at the Historisches Museus der Pfalz museum in Speyer, Germany.

Fossil vines, 60 million years old, are the earliest scientific evidence of grapes.  The earliest written account of viticulture is the Bible.  Wine has made one of the largest social impacts over time, more than honey (mead) or grain.  Wine and history have a great influence on one another and have continuously brought people together time and again.

Today in the modern world, wine is widely discussed and consumed globally.  A massive boom in the industry in the last few decades has resulted in more varieties to choose from.  This trend should continue to boom and bring more benefits.

“I think wine has taken over from the toys of the old days like watches and cars.  Wine shows you have money, but it also shows you have taste”.    - Thomas Matthews

Blending spices is a key factor in Indian cuisine/ In India; spice blend recipes are passed down through generations.  Most Indian cooks have a wide variety of fresh spices to use and have many various mixtures for different recipes.  A common ingredient in many curry mixtures is turmeric, which gives curries a distinctive yellow color.  Other popular spices in curries include coriander, ginger, garlic, chilies, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, cumin and tamarind.  Different types of curries use different main ingredients depending on their region or country. 

The word curry means different things to different people.  In America many people believe curry is an Indian spice.  To add to the confusion curry powder is sold in most supermarkets and many recipes call for curry powder.  Curry powder is actually a blend of spices.  In India, they may be confused if a recipe called for curry powder as they have such a variety.

The word “Khari” from which “curry” is derived, comes from Southern India and refers to a sauce of any kind.  “Curry powder” was developed by the British during their colonial rule of India to be able to take the taste of Indian cuisine home with them, without having to utilize fresh spices.  As a result “curry powder” in the western world has a fairly standardized taste.  In India there are millions of curry flavors.

Bombay Spice Grill & Wine strictly uses minimal amounts of olive oil in the cooking of our dishes to maximize health benefits!

Did you know among cooking oils, olive oil is considered one of the healthiest?  This is because olive oil contains monounsaturated (“good”) fat and has a high content of antioxidants. Olive oil has the largest amount of monounsaturated (“good”) fat than any other naturally produced oil.

So why is olive oil heart healthy?  Studies have shown olive oil protects against heart disease by lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels while raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels.  Butter, tropical oils, hydrogenated margarines, and ghee contains saturated, polyunsaturated and often trans fats.  These are the (“bad”) fats that may increase your risk of heart disease.

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consuming around 2 tablespoons of olive oil a day may reduce your risk of heart disease. By using olive oil instead of other oils, butter, or ghee with saturated fats or polyunsaturated fats you are doing your body good.   To receive the maximum amount of benefits it is advised you should substitute olive oil for the other oils with saturated fats rather than adding more olive oil to your diet.

Substituting olive oil for other cooking oils, as done at Bombay Spice Grill & Wine, can reduce blood pressure, reduce the growth of certain cancers, benefit people living with diabetes, lessen symptoms of asthma and arthritis, and may help your body maintain a lower weight.

Did you know that a significant portion of Indian cuisine is vegetarian? Because Indian food is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices, you will have a new appreciation for your commitment to healthy eating.

In addition, if you are trying to eat more fiber, consider ordering roti instead of nann bread. Roti is the whole wheat version of the well know flat bread that accompanies every meal.

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us!