India Bistro

My friend S and I went out for Indian food at my fave Ballard spot. This is her adorable self:

So cute, right?? ;)

I'm kinda embarrassed to say that I didn't think I liked Indian food for a long time. Like, I had never even eaten in an Indian restaurant until a couple years ago.

Complimentary Tamarind and Mint chutneys with Papadam crackers.

I think it was because I had some unfortunate experiences at potlucks as a child. Things were too spicy. They were too yellow. And exotic.

But later I figured out they are seriously...DELICIOUS! Like the Mango Chutney and Daal Maharani (I think it was Daal Maharani!) pictured above. And... the giant slab of steamy garlic naan, below. Mm hmm.

Naan is ready for her close-up!

But don't you worry...

I'm making up for my lost eating time now!