Indian catering is usually misunderstood for curries only however Indian cuisine boasts of an immense variety not restricted to only curry. Indian caterers are most preferred when deciding for a wedding catering outside India because an authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of a stir-fried Masala - a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. This is the reason that Indian cuisine is part of not only many Asian weddings but also very popular amongst weddings in the west. Asian catering in the west circulates around Indian cuisine.
Adding Indian catering into a wedding brings a lot of variety and flavour. Indian food is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Being so diverse geographically, each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. Indian catering is renowned for its exotic gravies which seems complicated for any newcomer. The Mughlai cuisine of North differs sharply from the preparations of the south. The Wazwan style of Kashmir is luxurious but the same can be said about Bengal's Macher Jhol, Rajasthan's Dal Bati, Uttar Pradesh's Kebabs and Punjab's Sarson Ka Saag and Makki di Roti. In India, recipes are handed down from generation to generation. Therefore it is vital to ensure the right wedding caterer for your wedding. A wedding caterer who has the not only the professional experience in terms of the latest trends in wedding catering but also has deep roots into the traditional Indian catering and cuisine. Any caterer who claims to provide the best catering at your wedding should have the art and skill of Indian catering through generations.
The unique and strong flavours in Indian catering are derived from spices, seasonings and nutritious ingredients such as leafy vegetables, grains, fruits, and legumes. Most of the spices used in Indian catering were originally chosen thousands of years ago for their medicinal qualities and not for flavour. Many of them such as turmeric, cloves and cardamoms are very antiseptic, others like ginger, are carminative and good for the digestion. These spices and condiments add flavour and rich aroma that makes Indian cuisine wanted in weddings across the globe. All curries are made using a wide variety of spices.
In Indian cuisine, food is categorized into six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter and astringent which is part of Indian catering in weddings in India & West. A Wedding caterer would design a well-balanced Indian meal consisting of all six tastes, not always can this be accomplished. This principle explains the use of numerous spice combinations and depth of flavour in Indian recipes. Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, popadums and Indian pickles contribute to and add to the overall flavour and texture of a meal and provide balance needed. . Hence, you must choose an Indian caterer who has theoretical as well as practical knowledge of Indian cuisine.
Curry Special has been established since 1985 and is an experienced Asian caterer. For more information please call 020 8518 3003.