Indian food comes alive at these Boston bistros

With more than 7,400 ethnic Indians in Boston, a number that almost doubled in 10 years, a multitude of restaurants have sprung up in the city that offer cuisine from the South Asian nation. To the delight of many diners, selections and recipes vary from one venue to another, reflecting the vast differences in climate, religious creeds and staple foods in different parts of the country. Fragrance and intense flavors are key to the cuisines of all Indian regions, though, and the aroma of cumin, t

With more than 7,400 ethnic Indians in Boston, a number that almost doubled in 10 years, a multitude of restaurants have sprung up in the city that offer cuisine from the South Asian nation. To the delight of many diners, selections and recipes vary from one venue to another, reflecting the vast differences in climate, religious creeds and staple foods in different parts of the country. Fragrance and intense flavors are key to the cuisines of all Indian regions, though, and the aroma of cumin, t…