Staying warm in Wellington

On a wet, dark, miserable evening like this it's nice to write about - if not eat - the sort of food that fills the belly and warms the heart.  

And nothing does that quite like a good Indian curry. 

Indian food is a great choice for naturally gluten-free food. And during my time in Wellington, I have been to some restaurants that were heavenly, a lot that were characteristically average, and a couple that were downright abysmal.

Based on our extensive sampling, Ross and I have two favourite Indian restaurants in Wellington. One is a wee drive away (there's a hint) and I will tell you about it another time. 

The other is Great India. 

The curries at Great India are, of course, amazing. Rich, succulent, flavoursome, and exotic. 

But delicious accompaniments are what makes a good Indian meal truly outstanding - even for someone who is gluten free. 

Sadly, we can't have the breads (except in Blenheim - this place wins major kudos). But, of course, there are other options. The coconut rice and onion bhajia (in chickpea batter) are an absolute must.

An Indian restaurant is a step above the rest if I can go there, eat gluten free, and have food so exquisite that I forget that naan bread ever existed. Great India does that.

But, as if that wasn't enough, the service at Great india is impeccable. And the atmosphere is quite special, making it perfect for an intimate date, a fun BYO, and everything in between.

An inviting setting with mouth-watering food - bringing warmth to even your dreariest of evenings.

Chicken madras, chicken masta masala, and coconut rice

Onion Bhajia