Bombay Curry

Once you’ve had or made this characteristic Bombay Parsi curry, you’ll understand why Indians tend to think of most curry powder as a joke. Curried this or that, especially with raisins and chopped apple, is planets away from the complex, intense thing we call curry. The list of ingredients may seem dauntingly long, but once the masala is ground, you’re making a simple stew.

Roasted chickpeas are sold at health foods stores and Indian groceries (ask for husked channa or gr