World on Your Plate: Indian

Saturday 14 August, 2010

There is nothing quite like the spice of India. The riot of intense flavours and colours of Indian cuisine is a metaphor for the country itself. The nation’s geography, customs and religions, along with neighbouring cultures, have been embraced and absorbed to shape contemporary Indian food.  This Kai to Pie Saturday visitors enjoyed a flavourful journey through India.  Chef and broadcaster Bharat Jamnadas treated visitors to a cooking demonstration and tastings of pakoras while the atrium hummed to the beat of live classical Indian music, colourful performances from the Anuradha School of Dance and Auckland Bhangra Boys.

Blog Recipe for Pakoras

These popular, mouth-watering snacks originated in India and are most often served as appetizers or snacks. Auckland Museum's Kulvinder Singh walks down memory lane....Check out the full story and recipe »

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