Indian Food

Kiwis love their food fresh, diverse and delicious. Ranging from a wide variety of seafood, desserts and a fusion of many different cuisines around the world. Different cuisines such and Mexican food, Italian food in Auckland has also got Kiwis waiting in large queues to satisfy their taste buds. You can always find a Late night food in Auckland or in any corner of New Zealand no matter the hour. The people of Auckland seem to be excessively vocal about, it’s Indian restaurants. You can always find out the Best Indian restaurant in Auckland.  

Indian food is often overwhelming for its curries, mouth-burning spices and the complex flavour pairings. Often incorporating cardamom, cayenne, tamarind and other pungent ingredients, the resulting taste was unlike anything found elsewhere around the world. 

An Indian meal in a restaurant is often referred to as “thali” and is usually served on a round tray which can be made of either silver, stainless steel or brass, with an assortment of different mouth-watering dishes in small bowls. According to the region or state in which the restaurant might specialize, a choice of native vegetarian or non-vegetarian delicacies is offered to the diners. Also oil used in Indian cooking are very healthy which includes but not limited to: 

• Vegetable oil e.g. peanut in East India

• Mustard oil

• Soya bean oil in South India Mostly

• Sunflower

• Mustard oil

• Hydrogenated oil

Each state and region of the country has its own style of cooking with distinct flavours. The North being known for its tandoori and korma dishes while the South is famous for some of their hot and spicy foods; the East specialises in curries; while the West uses coconut and seafood, whereas the Central part of India is a blend of it all. Vegetarianism is widespread across the continent as the majority of the population are Hindu, but Hindu food habits might also vary along with diverse regional traditions. Spices are unquestionably the cornerstone of the Indian cuisine and are widely cultivated according to region.

Historically, the spices and herbs of India were one of the most sought after commodities in the whole world. The spice trade between India and Europe paved the way for the rise and dominance of the Arab traders to such an extent that European explorers, such as the likes of Vasco da Gama and Christopher Columbus, set sail to find new trade routes to India, marking the beginning of the Age of Discovery.