INDIAN LINK GOOD FOOD MONTH PICKS

Parramasala Feast, Parramatta

Join the taste team on a progressive dinner through the markets of the Parramasala Festival. Dinner includes a take home treat and traditional non-alcoholic drinks.

Where: Parramatta

When: 6-9pm October 4 generous and accommodating to cuisine from all over the world, especially food from the Indian sub-continent area,” says Nasir. “People here have developed a strong bond and association with Indian food, which has allowed hundreds of Indian restaurants and outlets to flourish and prosper. We believe that Indian food has been positively influenced by Australia, with so many dishes using great Australian produce, like lamb and other key ingredients,” he avers. a bliss F ul nig H t at b i JO lias a five-course rajasthani meal which includes a dessert, indian Kulfi and cup of masala chai and glass of sparkling wine.

When asked about the differences between Indian cuisine in India and what’s on offer here in Australia, Nasir says, “every cuisine including Indian, has a certain taste, which should be original and consistent across geographical boundaries. Most of our dishes are prepared and served in the same way as they would be in most parts of the Indian sub-continent”.

And of modern IndianAustralian cooking, Nasir explains, “it is a blend of Indian spices and ingredients used in a mild and gentle way. This genre of modern cuisine has been influenced by the easy availability of most of the ingredients and spices that were not found here a decade or two ago. These days, I can’t think of any ingredient that we use in any of our recipes, that is not used in Indian food”.

According to Nasir, Haandee has two special signature dishes, chicken karahi and mouthwatering haleem, which are both on the festival menu. These will certainly be worth tasting, as they reflect not just the essence of the restaurant, but also a taste from back home.

Where: bijolias, shop 5/540, sydney road, seaforth

When: 5.30-10pm October 15

Dusse H ra & Diwali: Celebrate t H e i n D ian Festival OF l ig H ts at n ilgiri’s

Celebrate Dussehra and Diwali with a regional sunday buffet for lunch and dinner.

Where: 81 Christie street, st leonards

When: October 6, 13, 20, 27 tH e i n D ian rOyal aFFair experience the old fashioned indian village ways and customs while enjoying live classical music with pre-drinks and canapes. includes masala chai, coffee, traditional lassis, soft drinks, beer and wine and a maharaja’s goody bag.

Where: 14 Douglas road, Quakers Hill

When: 5-10pm October 19

10t H a nniversary OF a ki’s Fine i n D ian Cuisine an D Fine w ine O n tH e wH ar F will be a menu of traditional coastal indian cuisine paired with some great wine styles from around the world.

Where: 1/6 Cowper wharf road, woolloomooloo wharf

When: 7.30-11.30pm October 31

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