Great Indian food in Providence RI

I had the pleasure of trying a little Indian restaurant in Providence called "Not just snacks". It is located at 833-835 Hope St. The restaurant originated from a market across the street called "Not just spices" and I was very impressed with the food, the prices and service.

My guest and I started out with appetizers. We tried allu-tikki stuffed with potato and peas. Then we had samosas. The filling is made with a combination of mixed vegetables, and a variety of Indian spices, such as garlic paste, ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander leaves, spring onions, chili peppers, lemon juice and an Indian spice called Garam Masala . It is then filled into the single layer of samosa pastry (which is rolled to form a cone) and sealed with a flour and water paste. They have a glass case in front and you can go and see all the appetizers and pick out what looks good to you.

I forgot to mention that it is BYOB but I had the Marsala tea and water. Next came the entrees which cost between 5 and 10 dollars. I ordered Biryani: From the kitchen of Nizams & Nawabs, a delicacy of perfumed rice and whole spices sealed in a pot. and my guest ordered Chicken korma, a creamy delicacy of grilled chicken cubes cooked with a paste of nuts and spices. Both meals were enough to have leftovers.

For desert we tried gulub juman soaked with honey and I must admit I will be back again. The whole meal including tip cost under $40. So if you are in Providence and want to try a new restaurant give it a try.