New Indian Village Northend 3.9

The search for spices spurred explores to set out on dangerous journeys. Columbus, Vasco de Gama and Magellan all went in search of spices and changed the world forever. Europeans discovered what Indians have known for thousands of years. Herbs and spices can be used for preservatives as herbal medicines. The spice trade was so lucrative that the Dutch have a saying for anything that is too expensive- “As costly as pepper”.

Spices, condiments and aromatics are the essence and vital core cooking. Curry is essentially a flavour and need not be hot at all. Although the dishes on our menu are marked and varied as mild to atomic hot, you may order your meal at any spice level to suit your personal taste.

The ancient Sanskrit treatise on Ayurvedic (the Hindu science of Medicine) lists the following benefits of spice.