What are the topmost health benefits of having Indian food and spices?

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If you have stumbled upon the blog, then the chances are that either you want to try the Indian meal at the best Indian Restaurant Terrigal or you are wondering to know, ‘How Indian food is beneficial for your health?’ No matter what your concern is after reading this blog, you won’t waste a single second and visit the best Indian Restaurant in Sydney to not only delight your taste buds but to benefit your overall health.

Indian food has a lot to offer

Let me take this moment and tell you Indian cuisine is not only about the spices, oil, or heavy taste. This cuisine provides ample health benefits which you have not even thought of. Every Indian meal you talk about has something different and better in it. In regards to the taste. Talking about the spices like:

• Coriander (Dhaniya)
• Ginger (Adarak)
• Turmeric (Haldi)
• Cumin (Jeera)
• Cardamom (Elachi)

A lot more Indian Spices can benefit your health in a way that you have not even imagined.

Topmost Benefits of Indian food and spices

• Reduce the chances of having diabetes

Indian food options provide an abundance of calcium the body needs. With this, insulin resistance is reduced or prevented, which is the reason behind diabetes and heart problems.

• You can lose weight

If you want to reduce your weight, then without any second thoughts Indian food is the best option. Indian meals are all about fiber, vitamin, and calcium which is known for controlling weight.

• Helps your digestive system

When we say, Indian food is beneficial for your overall health, then we mean that. From the head to toe, all your body parts, and the internal system will work effectively when you have an Indian meal. If you are dealing with constipation or digestive problems, an Indian meal is the best choice.

• Safeguard your heart health

With Indian food, you can control your cholesterol level, which means the chances of having a stroke or any kind of heart problem will be reduced. The calcium present in food works wonders for the body.

• Boost your immunity

If you have to fulfill several tasks in a day, then your body needs strength, and that will come when you have healthy food. By that, we mean Indian food is known for boosting your immunity because of the antioxidants present in the food.

• Promotes faster healing

One thing that is for sure is that after an injury or any treatment, having Indian food in your diet can make the healing go faster. Your body cells need stamina, and that will come from the ingredients like garlic, ginger, turmeric, and much more.

• Makes your bones strong

You must be thinking, is there anything which Indian food cannot benefit you with? Like to your surprise everyday…NO! When we say Indian food has an abundance of benefits than it has. As we have mentioned above Indian food is packed with calcium which promotes bone and teeth health.

That’s All. Who Told you? There are many other benefits like:

• Turmeric is beneficial to ease the menstrual cramps
• Reduce the risk of cancer
• Coriander seeds help to control the cholesterol level

Try out the best Indian food near you

The Grand Pavilion staff is waiting for you to take you on the unimaginable ride of tasty and healthy food – You will ever try in your life. Let’s hop on to the world of Indian food.

Healthy and nutritious in every bite…SPINACH – It is one of those vegetables which come to my mind. Not only is it tasty but it is delectable in every sense and it is full of flavors. Not only in India but the love for spinach-made dishes has reached the best Indian Restaurant Terrigal. The Grand Pavilion, the best Indian Restaurant in Sydney has a lot to offer you be it dishes made with spinach or any other Indian food item. Although, in this blog, we are going to mention the dishes made with spinach which are worth every bite. Let’s get the taste buds delighted in every sense.

Best Indian dishes made with spinach

• Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer is the hero in the Indian food menu. From the taste to quality, it is the best choice and this is something which tops the list. Indian chefs made it with perfection by adding in the Indian cottage cheese which is simmered on onion and then freshly made tomato-spinach gravy. Everything is mixed properly and then you can have it with naan, chapatis, and paratha.

• Palak Paratha

Parathas are another delightful option in the Indian food menu and you can try out the different options. One of them is palak paratha which is lip-smacking and made with spinach puree and whole wheat flour. The parathas are a great choice to have in your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Moreover, you can have it with pickle, chutney, and dal fry.

• Palak paneer rolls

UMm…rolls of any kind are my favorite and one of them is palak paneer rolls. One of the most loved dishes which are made with cottage cheese and then wrapped in spinach parathas. When served hot it is way better in terms of taste and you can have it with chutney and pickle.

• Palak omelet

Do you love to have eggs? Well! What’s better than combining it with eggs and palak. One of the simple yet effective dishes, which is worth every bite. Simply! Best enough to satisfy your taste buds and also fulfilling in every sense. Spinach filling with the egg omelet and then you need to fry it from both sides till the time it is crispy. Have it in the form of an evening snack or as a side dish.

• Palak pakoda

Palak pakoda are like the fritters which are the perfect choice to have in the form of an evening snack. It is dipped in gram flour and added along with spices which makes it tasty in every bite. One of the best options to try is during the evening snack along with masala chai or coffee.

• Palak rice

If your child makes a fuss to have green vegetables then why not make them try out the palak rice. To make palak rice, spinach puree is made and then several spices are added to give the rice a different yet perfect taste. You can have it like that or with your favorite sliced vegetables.

Well! The Indian food menu has a lot to offer. If you have not tried out any Indian meal, then what’s the wait? The Grand Pavilion team is waiting to serve you the most authentic Indian dishes.

We are not ignorant of the popularity of the Tandoori chicken across the oceans. It is the simple yet most luxurious and tasty kind of dish. Whenever the nicest aroma of the dish hits your nostrils, then you can not expect your cravings to get controlled. This might be treated as the probable reason why is tandoori chicken enlisted in the “OUR SPECIALS” category of Indian Restaurant in Terrigal.

Did you know?

The Grand Pavilion – The Best restaurant in Sydney is famous for making the tandoori chicken in the way that the maximum flavours can be obtained.

How exactly does Tandoori-Chicken Taste?

Although it is impossible to describe the taste of the dish in words, we still try to do some effort.

• First of all, no word other than ‘Heavenly Tasty” can describe how I felt when I had it for the first time.
• The marination of the dish is prepared to make it more healthy. The Indian herbs and spices which are used in the marination preparation are handpicked after making sure that they are naturally grown and harvested. As they are ground fresh, nothing can beat the mesmerising aroma.

Do you want to know our secret?

The tandoori chicken comes out to be extremely juicy as it is marinated in the following ingredients:

• Greek Yogurt
• Lemon Zest
• Freshly prepared Garam Masala
• Smoked Paprika
• Roasted Cumin and Carom Seeds (Ground)
• Red Chilli Powder (Kashmiri)
• Ginger-Garlic Paste
• Onion Powder
• Cayenne Pepper
• Ground Coriander

Why is Tandoori Chicken so “Tasty” and “Authentic”?

It is acceptable that there are so many methods to marinate the chicken as every chef has different beliefs and Taste IQ concerning ingredients. Thus, it becomes possible to bring out the flavour of the particular region. When the flavours get associated with the geographical units, then authenticity is sure to be found in the dishes and the recipes.

As far as the taste is concerned, the choice of the ingredients along with the tandoori technique in the preparation is the major secret for the great taste.

Do you know anything about ‘Origin Of Tandoori Chicken’?

The prefix of this dish has come from the vessel in which it is made – ‘Tandoor’. It is a bell-shaped, wood-fired or coal type clay oven. It is the traditional vessel in which chicken was made.

Since people like to experience the softness and the juiciness from the chicken, no other way is better than cooking it in Tandoor.

Tandoor is responsible for providing the additional taste elements:

Smoky Taste

The flavours and the juices get locked.

Which chicken-cut is good for ‘GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN’?

Leg Quarters with skin removed are the best cuts for the tandoori chicken. Such cuts do have great fat to become moist and get grilled at high heat.

It is only this cut of the chicken that has the potential to absorb the numerous flavours.

Final Comments!

If you are the one who has never tasted tandoori chicken, then please ‘Go-on & Try it’. You are guaranteed to like it. Just have a bite and it is assumed that you are going to have the full.

There arrived a foodie-customer in our Indian Restaurant in Terrigal. After diving into the flavours of both northern and southern Indian dishes, he insisted on meeting our chefs.

When he met me, he said, “I have never tasted this kind of food, which I have ordered. I read something on the menu – ‘North-Indian’ and ‘South-Indian’. I wanted to have them because the pictures of these dishes got water in my mouth. On tasting those dishes, I must say that you all are not chefs, rather the Food-Gods. But yes please, tell me the difference between North Indian and South Indian cuisine.”

Here is the extract of how our chefs answered his question:

Note: If you are also willing to taste the Out-Of-The-World Indian cuisine, then please visit “The Grand Pavilion – The best Indian restaurant in Sydney.”

Final Comments!

No matter whether it is about the south or the north Indian cuisine. Each one of them is popular because of its distinctive taste and aroma. We can’t compare both of these. As the unique things and cuisines can never be compared.

If you have got the water in your mouth and want to dine in on the Indian food, then make sure you are ordering both the north Indian and the south Indian dishes.

When we are referring to the calories, then we are referring to the particular unit of the energy that will be consumed by our bodies from specific food items. In today’s blog, we are going to count the calories present in an Indian Thali.

According to the chefs of the Indian restaurant in Terrigal, “ An Indian Thali is the group of the food items that are presented together in a particular palate. The contents of each thali are different based on the regions.”

Let’s read out the calories aspect about India thali, as per the chefs practising in the famous Indian restaurant in Sydney.

Let us estimate the count.

Estimation

For the estimation, we have taken the food items which are predominantly found in maximum ordered Indian Thalis.

• Chapati or Paratha

The calorie count of the chapati is different from that of the paratha. We are considered the calories, based on the following assumptions:

The size of the item would be medium

Both the items will be made of the whole-wheat

• Chapati – 80 Calories
• Paratha -130 Calories
• Rice

Here we are considering 1 cup of rice, which is cooked with any of the techniques (boiling or frying).

1 cup of rice – 206 calories

• Dry vegetable dish

This food item has many variations including:

• Potatoes
• Cabbage
• Lady-Finger

Each of them may contain a calorie count which figures around -150 calories

• Dal

Dal (pulses) as we all know, is considered the healthy alternative to the fried vegetable. So the calorie count is maybe around 105.

• Curd

In every 100 grams of the curd, you will get 95 calories

• Sweet dishes

The Indian sweet dishes are known for having the highest amount of calories. When we are talking about gulab jamun and jalebi, then we are darting at 150.

Overall Count

Ordering Indian thali means ordering 1000 calories

What is the need to count the calories?

• To meet the weight goal

The calorie count becomes a huge matter of concern when the individual is heading towards the achievement of the weight control goal.

• To keep your body healthy

When we are carefully estimating the calorie count before consuming the particular food item, then we have become a bit careful for ourselves so that it becomes easy and convenient for us to avoid the following:

• Obesity
• Cardiovascular Issues

• Disciplined Eating

If we are keeping a regular check on the calories, then it indicates our discipline towards our food habits.

• Knowledge enhancement

People who are in the habit of counting calories regularly do have more knowledge about the food and the nutritional benefits of the same.

What are the disadvantages of counting calories before consumption?

• Unhealthy diet consumption

If the calorie-oriented diet plan is not executed properly, then we may suffer from either over or underweight problems.

• Frustrating concept

Initially, it will seem pleasant. But gradually you will get frustrated to count the calories.

Raksha Bandhan is approaching. The famous and most celebrated Indian festival for the brothers and the sisters. So when the sister ties the knot of Rakhi on the wrist of the brother, the brother promises her to keep her safe throughout her life and will stand by her, no matter what happens. The sweetness of this relation deserves to be relished by some sweet dishes or Indian desserts. No?

Which sweet item would you like to witness the love of this promising relationship? According to the chefs of the Indian restaurant In Sydney, “No matter which countries’ festival is this, it is celebrated all over the world because of the influence of the Indian migrants and thus on every Raksha Bandhan, many a pair and the groups of the brothers and sisters approach us. Each of them is sure to order some Indian sweet dish at the end.”

Do you want to know, which sweet dishes do they order? Hear it from the chefs of the Indian restaurant in Terrigal.

Sandesh Indian dessert

It is one of the simplest Indian desserts which requires only three ingredients to be incorporated namely:

• Milk
• Lemon Juice
• Sugar

You can add on the pistachios to present your Sandesh in the prettiest form.

Gulab Jamun

Whenever anyone mentions Indian desserts, the first thing that comes to their mind is “Gulab Jamun”. Each festival and special occasion is considered incomplete in the absence of this dish. The soft and sweet dumplings are dipped in the sugar syrup.

Rasmalai

This is one of the traditional dishes whose delicious bite fills your mouth with the creaminess of the milk and cream and sweetness of the sugar content when accompanied with the flavour of the saffron and the fruits, makes the individual feel awe.

Jalebi

The round Indian dessert is deemed as similar to the American funnel cakes. This is the best air-frying recipe which is not only enjoyed in the festivals but to make your casual day power-pact, you can have it while accompanied with a glass of warm milk.

Kheer

Kheer, as we all know, is known as the popular white Indian dessert. It can be cooked instantaneously in the pot. Based on the preferences, some people like to relish the taste when it is cold while others like to enjoy it when it is hot.

Kulfi

This is the spicy and the nutty custard which is frozen and can be enjoyed with those lusty food licks.

Rasgulla

Although it is native to West Bengal, the Indian state, it is the favourite of the whole of India….Sorry! Sorry! Whole world. In case, the individual comes across with the extra rasgullas, then he can use it to have one more dessert which is discussed above and that is Ras Malai.

Bottom Line

Do you want to know more about such Indian sweet-sweet dishes?

If yes, then keep on reading our blogs!

No doubt, the food delights of northern India are tasty enough to take you to heaven for meals. But if we have a glance at the food items of southern India, then we’ll come to know that the South-Indian region has a treasure of meals. This is the main reason that there are several Indian restaurants in Terrigal that have restricted their menu items to only South-India food.

Indian restaurants in Sydney are highly acclaimed for the beautiful taste that they put in the following culinary food items.

Dosas

People all over the world know this food item as dosa. But several others want to know what this food item is known in English. It is called “Paper-Thin Crepes’. The savoury appendages which accompany this are as follow:

• Sambar
• Coconut Chutney

There are lots of variations of the Dosas like Masala Dosa, Rava Dosa and the Plain Dosa

Idlis

Idlis are nothing more than steamed rice cakes. This is the staple item that all south Indian families like to have for breakfast as it is extremely light. To prepare this variety, the batter of the fermented lentils and the rice is used. The batter is put in the idli stand and is then steamed. This is an item that can be enjoyed either with the sambar and the coconut chutney.

Vadas

These are the spicy items that are available in doughnut shapes. When the batter by taking the following ingredients into account will be prepared, then it will be fried to come out with the hot, crispy and savoury delights:

• Black Lentils
• PepperCorns
• Curry Leaves
• Cumin Seeds
• Chillies
• Onions

Uttapam

The emergence of uttapam can be like that of the pancake and the pizza. First of all, the batter consisting of all of the following will be prepared:

• Rice
• Lentils
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Onions
• Chillies
• Carrots
• Coconut

Banana Chips

Who does not like those fried and crispy yellow banana slices? These are one of the popular snacks in South India. The coconut oil is customarily used to fry the thin circular slices of the banana. Based on individual preferences, these are coated in jaggery and are salted to incorporate the nicest flavour of the coconut. Being light in nature, these are customary for being relished at the teatime.

Appams and Ishtu

These are the thin crepes which are made of the batter that consists:

• Fermented Rice Flour
• Coconut Milk

Kaapi

Kaapi is the Indian version of the filtered coffee that has the potential to make your morning the happiest.

The coffee beans from the regions like the following are taken into account:

• Nilgiris
• Malabar
• Karnataka

These are then ground and are blended considering chicory.

Final Comments!

The taste of the South-Indian food does not only lie in the ingredients and the techniques. It is the love as well, which makes the people crazy for the dishes.

Have you ever understood the meaning of DELIGHT? You have to visit the best Indian Restaurant Terrigal to delight your taste buds with the Indian dishes. The Grand Pavilion is one of the top-rated Indian Restaurant in Sydney for several reasons like:

• Authentic Indian meal
• Best dine-in area
• Top-rated hospitality service

Indian cuisine has gained that attention among the foodies living in Sydney. People get crazy about the way it is cooked and then the different spices, sauces, herbs, and blend of various flavors make it perfect. If you are going to visit an Indian restaurant for the first time, then it is important that you are aware of the food items and what makes the Indian dish unique. Let’s get rolling!

Why is Indian food referred to as ‘UNIQUE’?

Indian dishes have got a different kind of reputation in India because of the different flavors added to each cuisine. In addition, the cooking style is extremely generous because of the spices and the blend of different herbs. Moreover, with every meal, you can taste some different elements like bitter, pungent, salty, sweet, sour, and astringent. So, it is pretty clear that with every meal you will have a burst of flavors in your mouth.

Is Indian food spicy?

NO! Understand that not every Indian is spicy. Even if there is any particular dish that is spicy, the spice level can be adjusted in it which means you will get the dish made as per your liking so that you can relish it even more. So, when you order the meal you can get the milder version.

What are the different food items on the Indian menu?

Here are some of the terms and dishes which you will come across in the menu:

• Curry

Curry is one of those terms which can be applied to any dish you would like to have. It is made with the combination of herbs and spices & then rich sauce which you can also have with rice.

• Tandoori

Tandoori is a kind of dish which is baked in a clay oven and tandoor

• Dosa

Dosa is kind of an Indian crepe which is kind of a thin pancake and it is made by fermenting the rice batter. You can have it plain with sambar (a type of stew) and chutney (coconut chutney) or you can have the one which comes with a filling of different vegetables.

• Saag

One of the most loved items in North India. Saag is made with a blend of greens and spinach.

• Biryani

It is a rice-based dish that is made with spices, vegetables, and meat. Biryani can be considered as the option of fried rice.

• Samosa

Samosa is a kind of a fried pastry that can be made with different kinds of stuffing like spicy potatoes, vegetables, or any other sort of food item.

• Paneer

It is a dairy-item kind of like cheese which is cut into different cubes and then added into the gravy which has different ingredients added to it.

• Chana

These are chickpeas that can be made with gravy or without gravy. One of the best food options to have with rice, naan, or any other sort of bread.

Apart from these, you can have maa ki daal (black lentils dal), mixed vegetables, chicken tikka, and many other options. Come to our restaurant to get the best taste of Indian cuisine.

Despite being tasty and a healthy kind of food, Indian food is categorized as one of the socializing friendly foods. According to the experienced chefs practising in the famous Indian restaurant in Sydney, “ Indian food is considered as one of the socialising friendly food because in the Indian cuisine there is something for everyone. So when a group of people come to our place for interaction enhancing purposes or to spend some quality time with each other, then each of them will surely find something which is as per their tastes and preferences.” When the potential benefits of Indian food are being mentioned, the readers will feel interested to know about the origin and the other historical facts about this cuisine.

So in today’s blog, we have considered mentioning the extract of one of the famous food interviews of the chef who has spent vast numbers of years in the service of a world-famous Indian restaurant in Terrigal.

So are you ready to get acquainted with all such aspects?

History of the Indian cuisine

In all the famous food books, the origin of Indian food is found about 5000 years back. Those were the times when the Hindus were supposed to be vegetarian and the Muslims are the great admirers of non-veg dishes. Indian food is the result of the influences of the variegated migrants like the following:

• Mongolian
• Persian
• Chinese

The flavour enhancing ingredients

In the earlier times, each of the ingredients was grown and harvested in the ultimate natural way. The pieces which were used were freshly ground before each use. Indians are heavily proud to say that the ingredients which are found in Indian cuisine are difficult to find in other cuisines.

For example; If we talk about the biryani, then an especially kind of the biryani masala is used which is the blend of the following:

• Cardamon
• Cinnamon
• Cloves
• Nutmeg Powder
• Black Pepper etc.

You will hardly find cuisine in the world in which you will be able to experience more than 40 to 45 kinds of flavours in a single dish despite the Indian cuisine.

Regional dishes

Indian food is a diversified kind of food that includes dishes influenced by various regional flavours. You will experience more than 30 kinds of cuisines in Indian cuisine.

Important point

The name of the dish might be the same everywhere (in the whole of India), but more than 100s of the ways will be there for the preparation of the dish.

Sweet endings

An Indian meal is never considered complete if the sweated at the end of the meal. Sweet rice pudding known as kheer is the traditional Indian dessert that was earlier used as an offering to tempt the sages to give you the nicest blessings and boons.

Bottom Line

The history is so vast that we cannot complete this blog only. If you have found it interesting and want to know more about it, then we are waiting for your feedback which will motivate us to publish more blogs like this.

Healthy eating habits

If we talk about healthy eating habits, then no one can beat the Indians. Indians are known for their rich cultural heritage and one-of-a-kind culinary traditions. Indeed, when you visit the best Indian Restaurant Terrigal you will get to know how the Indian menu has a lot of varieties & that too how different they are from each other.

At the Grand Pavilion, we make sure to keep the root alive, be it for food preparation or eating habits. Our Indian Restaurant in Sydney focuses on serving the food with the right blend of flavor and making sure every food item served has the right amount of nutrients in it. If you haven’t tried Indian food, then you are missing out on ‘What the food heaven would look like?’. In this blog, my focus is on sharing the top Indian eating habits.

Indian eating habit 1: Spices are known for their healing power

When it comes to health, Indian food has several spices in it like cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, mustard, fennel seeds, cinnamon, and much more. Their work is not only to add aroma and flavor but they are filled with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. For example:

• Haldi is one of the most wonderful spices as it helps to control blood pressure and cholesterol level.
• Cayenne pepper is one of the herbs which helps in weight loss
• Cardamom helps to provide refreshing and clear breath & also helps your digestive system.

Well! It can go on & on as every herb and spice in Indian cuisine has something beneficial to it.

Indian eating habit 2: Preparation of fresh food

Trust me on this! Every Indian meal is prepared fresh daily. From breakfast to dinner, everything is cooked right before serving the food. It might seem hectic but this is what benefits the overall health. Indians are not a fan of frozen food because fresh food is known for satisfying the taste buds.

Indian eating habit 3: Indian beverages are all about the flavors

No matter which beverage you talk about, it is filled with flavors. Be it masala doodh, chai, nimbu pani, or lassi, all these non-alcoholic beverages are worth your taste buds and physical health. When you visit our Indian restaurant you will get different options. There is an entire assortment from which you can select the options which captivate your taste buds.

Indian eating habit 4: Number of flatbread options

Now! If we talk about flatbreads, then the Indian food menu will offer you several options. From simple Tawa roti to naan, you can have different choices with your dish. Moreover, roti has been one of the staple food items since the beginning. Easy to digest and contains all the essential ingredients which your body needs.

Indian eating habit 5: Chutneys are a delight to the taste buds

With Indian cuisine, having a chutney on the side is a must. You can try out different options which contain mint, coconut, walnut, ground peanuts, yogurt, and much more. Moreover, Indians like to have chutney just with chapati. When I was in India, I used to have aam ki chutney which was a little spicy and sour. Perfect!

Try it out on your own!

Visit our restaurant and give yourself a try at the amazing food which will make your and your family time the best.