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In the early 19 th Century a small number of Indians arrived in Australia as convicts transported by the British Colonial Government in India. More Indians came seeking work as agricultural workers or hawkers in the late 19 th Century and were welcomed without discrimination since they were a British Colony. Along with their arrival, came various native Indian ingredients which now can be found throughout Australia and are used in many meals. More foods were discovered when Australian’s started travelling to India in the 1960’s t0 70’s.

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Butter Chicken, Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Misala, Malai Kofta and Naan Bread are just a few of the popular Indian dishes that have been introduced in Australia.

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HOW FOODS WERE INTRODUCED & CURRENT AVAILABILITY 

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HOW FOODS WERE INTRODUCED & CURRENT AVAILABILITY 

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The popularity of Indian food in Australia is due to the English’s liking, interest and induction of these meals. Today in Australian stores you can find assorted spices, cuisines, curries and other ingredients to include in your own meals. Indian Restaurants can be found in various locations throughout Australia that serve diverse Indian dishes. With its distinct flavours, it’s becoming a very popular take out option and is loved by many for its many regional distinctions.

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When Indian’s first arrived in Australia, they brought rice as a staple food for all their meals but soon started using native ingredients such as pork and duck and began incorporating them in their meals. They also brought along numerous plants so they could grow their own fruits and vegetables.

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INDIAN CULTURES AFFECT ON AUSTRALIAN CUISINES 

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INDIAN CULTURES AFFECT ON AUSTRALIAN CUISINES 

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The advertisement of Indian meals, restaurants and ingredients, has influenced the way Australians eat. Before people began migrating to Australia, Australians were used to eating the same meals regularly (e.g. Parrot Pie, Possum Curry) but over the years have been introduced to foods from different cultures which they have grown to love and appreciate.

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Indian food is made out to be spicy, creamy, full of fat and oily, but that isn’t the case with all dishes and ingredients. Instead, the use of assorted spices, ingredients, fruits and vegetables not only provides flavour but is also enriched with nutrients.

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Indian Food is known for its exotic ingredients, cuisines, curries, spices and complex flavours that satisfy all taste palettes. There are many cultural practices followed by Indians, for example: some foods can only be eaten between certain hours or days and by specific religions or regions.

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Each region of India has its individual style of cooking and use of flavours. The Northern part is known for Tandoori and Korma Dishes, the South for hot and spicy foods, the East is known for its chilli curry, the West for seafood and the incorporation of coconuts into meals and the Central part is a combination of all the regions.

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When it comes to celebrations or festivals some foods can only be eaten at that certain time period and have to be prepared a certain way due to cultural traditions. Fasting is another important aspect of this culture and is practiced differently depending on the individual, family, religion or other beliefs. Food is a vital part of the Indian Culture whether it’s a daily meal or feast for a festival, all ingredients added to the meals serve a purpose.

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The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Guidelines 1-3 state various ways Australians can make healthy and beneficial food decisions. It states that through the incorporation of physical activity and nutritious foods, it’s possible to achieve a healthy weight. Eating a variety of foods from all 5 Food Groups and limiting the consumption of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, sugar and alcohol.

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Some examples of healthy Indian meals/ ingredients are: Tandoori Meals (cooked in a Tandoor making it lean), Roti/ Chapatti (rich in fibre), Lentils/ Chickpeas (suitable for vegetarians and high in fibre and protein).

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Unhealthy food items that should be eaten occasionally include: Fried Items (e.g. Samosa’s that are loaded in calories and trans-fat), Naan Bread (depending on how prepared contains Maida that is proven to have a negative impact on health) and Butter Chicken (high in saturated fat due to the butter inside). Foods that include Paneer (full-fat cheese), Ghee (butter), or Malai (cream) should also be consumed occasionally.

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Some staple ingredients that can be modified to meet health requirements are: White Rice that can be substituted with Brown Rice and Naan Bread that can be substituted with Roti or Chapatti (a wholemeal option).