Is “Inauthentic” Indian Food The New Australian Favourite?

The popularity of Indian Authentic Food is increasing all over the world because of its diverse taste in vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan cuisine. It is perfectly inauthentic because of the true Indian flavours that are blended with the Australian storytelling. Dishes like Tandoori chicken and Naan burgers are no longer a fusion scheme; they represent the Australian multicultural palette. We are seeing a trend with Indian-Australian hybrids such as Tandoori Chicken marinated with bush tomatoes or desserts steeped with lemon myrtle. There are many more fusions of Indian dishes with an Australian touch, and the reasons behind Australians promoting Indian recipes in their meals. Let’s talk about this through this blog.

Why do Australians Love Indian Cuisine?

There are many reasons and facts behind why Australians love Indian Food so much. As of now, most of the Australian restaurants are also adding Indian dishes to their menu. Let’s state the major reasons behind it.

Offers Variety and Flexibility: As India is diverse, its cuisines are also diverse, including different flavours of vegetarian and non-vegetarian, from north to south, nothing is left behind. Its variety of flavours for each cuisine, whether it’s tandoori chicken, grilled dishes, or curry flavours, brings it to the spotlight. 

Intense Flavours and Aroma: Indian dishes are made with bold spices, which effectively add to their intense flavour, infused with rich aroma, making people crave them. This brings out the attention of a large community of people. 

Health Benefits: Indian Food is known to have a lot of health benefits as it includes all the foods like leafy vegetables, beans, and meats that are rich in nutrients. A full package including all the nutrients and proteins necessary for the body. Its wide range of food choices makes it adjustable to anyone with limited food choices. 

What is the Most Popular Indian Food in Australia?

Indian cuisine has gained a great hype in Australia. Some of the most trending Indian dishes in Australia include:-

Chicken Tikka Masala: As Australians love non-vegetarian food, their choice is always something related to that. Chicken Tikka Masala is a blast of flavours and is mostly known for its creamy tomato sauce base. It is often cited as a British-Indian fusion, but it is a massive hit in Australia.

Butter Chicken: It is a greasy chicken dish because it is made with lots of butter. So, in order to fulfil your hunger, this is considered a perfect dish that can go with both roti and naan. While it originated in India, the Australian version is sweeter, creamier and milder than any Indian varieties. 

Tandoori Chicken and Paneer Tikka: Australian people like lots of mild spices, so they are not used to the bold taste of the Indian spices. But Tandoori chicken and Paneer tikka serve and satisfy their taste buds with the milder version of it. These Tandoor-cooked dishes are loved by them as they are the healthier version of fried chicken. Engraved with rich spices, marinated and then grilled in tandoor. It is infused with a smoky flavour that is extremely aromatic.

Conclusion

In conclusion, “Inauthentic” Indian Food is all about the flavours of Indian spices infused with the taste of Australia. Their fusion serves as a delicacy in various Australian restaurants serving people and satisfies their different taste buds. The Grand Pavilion restaurant welcomes all the foodies who are looking for an Indo-Australian taste, and our expert, Mr. Sandeep, ensures to offer unforgettable cuisine and a dining experience. 

FAQs

• What exactly makes Indian Food inauthentic?

Inauthentic Indian Food is basically the fusion of Indian-originated recipes with Australian spices, which makes Indian Food inauthentic.

• Does inauthentic mean it is spicy?

No, it is not related to spice level. The Australian version of Indian Food is generally milder and sweeter.

India is well known for its vast diversity in the culinary industry. Out of the thousands of it’s delicacies from the starters, main course, to the dessert, there are must try dishes that give the mark and signature of the The Grand Pavilion which include Malai kofta, butter chicken, chicken biryani, gobi pakora, chicken pakora ending it with jalebi, rice kheer and gulab jamun as dessert.

India’s best starters or appetisers are mainly pakoras (food items coated in flour), paneer, gobhi, and chicken pakoras. These are best served with dips like sweet chilli sauce or tandoori mayo, and mint sauce. There are many more other starters, which are;

Starters

• Paneer pakora
• Pani puri
• Samosa chaat 
• Mushroom do pyaza 
• Paneer tikka 
• Lacha pyaz
• Chicken / veg kebab 

Main Course

Diving into the main course, this is the whole taste of the nation, from mouth-watering curries to buttery breads and healthy grains well blended with masalas, herbs and other condiments  which is surely not to be missed. They are to die for. The most interesting part of it is that it comes in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties. 

Non-Vegetarian 

• Butter chicken

This is a classic Indian dish made of grilled chicken marinated in butter and cream, then simmered in red gravy/curry with special Indian masalas and spices. This lip-smacking dish goes well with a freshly made butter roti or butter naan (flat bread).

• Mutton Rogan Josh

This is a classic comfort Kashmiri cuisine made with lamb, fennel seeds, ginger powder, and natural yoghurt. The lamb is tenderized through marination and simmering in the well spiced gravy.

• Chicken biryani 

This is one of the most popular rice dishes made with pre-grilled chicken, then mixed with rice and spices. The way it is made is quite unique. The rice is fully cooked on low heat from start to finish, giving it that good blend of the spices and chicken.

Vegetarian 

• Butter paneer masala

This dish is made by marinating the paneer or tofu in yoghurt and spices, then later simmered in red gravy with some butter on low heat. The tofu becomes soft and has a buttery, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

• Palak corn

A mixture of sweet corn slowly cooked in blended spinach and spices. It is well suited for those who are not spicy hot food fanatics. 

• Butter naan 

This is a traditional tandoori flatbread made with butter and seasoned with some dried coriander leaves

Desserts 

One more thing not to miss is the desserts. These are made from scratch and  infused with milk, sweet additives, and natural flavours like coconut and cocoa. The following sweet dishes are surely not to miss.

• Jalebi 
• Kheer 
• Gulab jamun
• Kulfi
• Burfi

Summing it all up, a The Grand Pavilion is brought to you through all these mouth-watering delicacies from the tandoori appetisers to biryani, breads, curries, to the unique desserts, like kulfis, kheer, gulab jamun, jalebi, burfi, among many other dishes. This is what makes India unique and has its own taste.