Know Food Variations in Indian Cuisine

India, a nation rich in cultural and gastronomic diversity, has a wide selection of foods. The nicest thing about this cuisine is that there is something for every palate, you may order a dish that suits your preferences, whether they are spicy or mildly spicy, vegetarian or non-vegetarian. The main trick here is to choose a dish that goes well with your taste palette and rest you can enjoy all of it thoroughly.

Indian cuisine can be divided into two main segments, North and South Indian delicacies. Here are the details of what we offer at Gandhi, an Indian Restaurant Near Central Station.

1. 1. North Indian Cuisine
   North Indian food offers a classic touch of Indian cuisine where food lovers can enjoy a lot of variety from every category. North Indian cuisine uses more authentic local spices which are used to prepare a lot of comfort dishes in India. Some of the most ordered dishes in this segment are paneer karahi, shahi paneer makhani, mushroom bhajee, aloo gobhi, lamb meat masala, naan bread, chicken korma, butter chicken, and more such classic North Indian dishes.
2. 2. South Indian Cuisine
   South Indian cuisine is a celebration of coconut, rice, and lentils. The dishes from the South Indian side offer an amazing blend of these ingredients along with a range of spices. You can find a lot of South Indian staples like idli, dosa, vada sambhar, etc. However, to enjoy the best of South Indian cuisine you can visit Gandhi Restaurant and order main courses like chicken madras or vindaloo, lamb madras or vindaloo, king prawn Madras or vindaloo which are generally spicy curry-based dishes.

Tips For the Best Indian Dining Experience

Here are some tips to make a note of when you are visiting an Indian Restaurant Near Central Station:

1. 1. Understand your spice levels
   Knowing your spice levels is very important to enjoy Indian cuisine. It is because Indian food offers a lot of dishes high in spice level, so as an Amsterdam local, you need to be careful and order your dishes only after talking about it to the restaurant staff. Always consider your spice levels, whether high or mild, and order accordingly.
2. 2. Try a range of dishes
   The beauty of Indian food is that it has a large menu for every taste palate. This is why you must always consider all the menu options and begin your order with delicious appetizers, followed by the main course, and pair these up with evergreen Indian desserts.
3. 3. Always order sides
   With Indian cuisine, you can always have options for several sides such as assorted chutneys or sauces, pickles, and raita (yogurt-based side). You can select whichever goes best with your main course and enhance the taste of every dish.
4. 4. Ask for recommendations
   Ask the friendly staff at Gandhi Restaurant for ideas if you are not familiar with Indian food or if you're just seeking to try something new. They can assist you in navigating the menu and make recommendations for items that fit your tastes.