Renowned chef Chandni Sahrawat is presenting Kiwis with a unique adventure — being their tour guide in a country that boasts one of the world’s best cuisines, India. It’s one of the world’s most diverse cuisines. And yet, for most Kiwis, their experience of Indian food is limited to restaurants or takeaway joints — and they’re basically all the same.
Same menu. Same flavours. Same set-up.
It’s a tricky predicament: we’ll devilishly devour the saag paneer on our plate for the umpteenth time (how can one say no?) despite knowing there’s much more on offer. But how can Kiwis go beyond the korma and lamb vindaloo, and have a more authentic experience? Not everyone has a maasi (aunty) who will invite us over for the real deal - and heading to India may be overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin..
