The first thing that pops up in our mind when discussing
Indian cuisine is spices. A typical Indian dish consist a lot of them. About
20-30 basic spices are variedly used across the numerous mouthwatering Indian
recipes. Each of those spices has benefits of their own. While it appears to be
a difficult task, cooking a full-hearted Indian meal is not that hard. In fact,
you can master your skills in no time. Now a day, it is not difficult to find
authentic Indian cuisine in Upper Hutt.
Chicken
Chettinad
Tamil Nadu is known to be the home of Idlis and Dosas. How
many of us knew of this amazingly spicy chicken preparation derived from the
southern part of India? Chettinad chicken derives its name from the Chettinad masala (spice) specially
prepared using a lot of herbs, coconut milk, onions, chilies, etc. Ammu South Indian restaurant in Upper Hutt
can be your destination this weekend, as they serve this amazing dish.
Chicken
Bhuna
If you are a chicken lover, Bhuna must be the
first thing you order when visiting the Ammu restaurant. This dish is made of
onion, garlic, freshly ground spices and red hot chili peppers. This delicious
dish can be enjoyed best with Butter Naan; baked bread with a coating of
butter.
Goat curry
masala
If you are bored with the taste chicken offers, you may want
to try some goat curry masala (also known as mutton). This is an absolute delight for those who miss some spice
in their life. The dish is cooked in traditional Indian style using whole
spices, fresh tomatoes and chopped onions.
Tandoori
Chicken
Most probably there are very less food lovers who have not
heard of this famous recipe. Firstly, tender chicken pieces are marinated using
spices and fresh herbs. Later the pieces are skewered and smoked in a charcoal
pit. It’s an absolute mouthwatering dish, best served with chutney (another Indian side dish).
Kerala Stew
How can you miss this special tasty soup originated in the
Southern hemisphere of the Indian subcontinent? This one is best suited for
those who want to start with something light. Made of chicken, carrots, spices,
potatoes and coconut milk, Kerala stew is the perfect blend of protein and
carbohydrates. There’s no doubt why bodybuilders love it the most.
