Mild Indian Dishes: What to Order If You Don’t Like Spice
Plenty of Indian dishes have no chilli heat at all. Here are the mildest curries, starters and sides on our menu, and how to ask for any dish to be made milder.
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Celebrating Diwali in Perth: Planning a Diwali Dinner
Diwali is a time for family, sweets and a big shared meal. What a Diwali dinner usually includes, and how to plan a group celebration in Perth.
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Is Naan Gluten Free? What Coeliacs Can Eat Instead
No: naan is made from wheat flour and contains gluten. Here is what gluten-free diners can eat at an Indian restaurant, and what to ask when ordering.
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What to Order at an Indian Restaurant: First-Timer’s Guide
Long menu, unfamiliar names? Order one starter, two or three curries, rice, bread and something cooling. Here is how to build a meal for the whole table.
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Korma vs Tikka Masala: Which Should You Order?
Both are mild and creamy. Korma is nutty and gentle; tikka masala is tangier with a little more spice. Here is how to choose between them.
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The Story Behind Butter Chicken
Butter chicken began in 1940s Delhi as a way to keep tandoori chicken moist. How the dish was created, what goes into the sauce and why it is so popular.
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BYO in Perth: Pairing Wine With Indian Food
Bringing your own bottle? Which wines and beers suit butter chicken, korma, rogan josh, biryani and vindaloo, from off-dry Riesling to a chilled red.
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Understanding Indian Spice & Heat
Mild, medium and hot explained: what each heat level tastes like on an Indian menu, which curries are gentlest, and how to ask for more or less chilli.
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Vegetarian Indian Beyond Paneer
Paneer is only the start. The lentil, chickpea and vegetable curries worth ordering at an Indian restaurant, and how to put together a vegetarian feast.
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The Art of Biryani
Biryani layers basmati rice with spiced meat and saffron, then seals the pot to steam slowly. How dum cooking works and how to eat biryani with raita.
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Tandoor Cooking: Ancient Technique, Modern Flavours
How a tandoor clay oven works, why its dry heat chars tandoori chicken and bakes naan in minutes, and which tandoor dishes to order on your next visit.
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Reading is one thing. Tasting is another. Reserve a table and let the kitchen do the rest.