Monday, March 21, 2016

THE HEALTHIEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN BRISBANE

WE TALK ALL THINGS DELICIOUS WITH THE HEALTHIEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN BRISBANE

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We bet you didn’t know that 2016 is the United Nations International Year of Pulses. In fact, we bet you don’t even know what pulses are, or why you should be eating them. But there’s one Indian Restaurant Brisbane in town that knows the value of a good lentil curry or chickpea flour and that’s It’s Mirchi.
The only Indian Restaurant Brisbane that you can pig out on your favourite butter chicken and naan bread without that regretful guilty feeling afterwards, It’s Mirchi pride themselves on dishing up the healthiest Indian food in town, with sugar free, gluten free, nut free and dairy free options for all. Chef and owner Urvashi is pretty stoked that 2016 is all about one of their favourite ingredients, so we had a chat to her about why pulses should be on your plate next time you feel like curry.

Describe what it is It’s Mirchi does so well, and don’t be modest.

We make delicious, traditional Indian cuisine that caters to all kinds of food intolerances. Coeliacs, vegetarians, vegans, people with dairy intolerances and even sugar and nut free diners – there’s something on our menu for everyone.
How did it all come about?
It all started when I struggled to dine out with my son, who is dairy intolerant. It’s much easier now, but then I wanted to be able to provide a menu that had delicious food for any allergy.
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With curries and foods that are gluten free, dairy free, and even sugar free – how do you make It’s Mirchi’s dishes taste so amazing? 
Traditional Indian food doesn’t naturally have these ingredients anyway so it’s quite easy to create amazing flavours with spices and the help of some salt and honey. People think of Indian food as very heavy and fatty, but that’s not the case. It’s not all about fat, oil and cream, it’s about adding flavour with rich spices and natural flavours.
 Do you have a signature dish or something you just enjoy cooking?
Our seafood curry – Keral Fish Curry. Cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, curry leaves and coconut oil, it’s one of our most popular curries!
This year is the International Year of the Pulses – why are they in the spotlight?
Pulses are so easy to cook but they are high in nutrition, easy to digest and fill you up with hardly any effort at all, whether in a salad, curry or on their own. They’re also inexpensive, sustainable and environmentally friendly to grow – it’s about time they were in the spotlight really!
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We’ve bean wondering…. what exactly are pulses?
Pulses include lentils, chickpeas, dried peas and beans like kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans.
Why should we get more of them into our diet?
They are an amazing superfood, full of fibre, iron and protein – so they are great for vegetarians or just cutting down on the meat in your diet, which is better for the environment.
What’s your favourite way to use (and eat!) them?
They are easy to add to any dishes, but I like to use them in salads and curries. Chickpeas are even great just to snack on on their own. And you can never go past a good lentil dahl – especially in winter. 
Do you have a favourite pulse?
Black chickpeas are my favourite!
What dish should we sample at It’s Mirchi to get ourselves addicted to pulses?
Daal Saagwal – it’s one of our vegan curries with lots of spinach and lentils. 
Urvashi Patel | It’s Mirchi

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Indian Restaurant Brisbane

WE TALK ALL THINGS DELICIOUS WITH THE HEALTHIEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN BRISBANE

Indian Restaurant Brisbane

We bet you didn’t know that 2016 is the United Nations International Year of Pulses. In fact, we bet you don’t even know what pulses are, or why you should be eating them. But there’s one Indian Restaurant Brisbane in town that knows the value of a good lentil curry or chickpea flour and that’s It’s Mirchi.
The only Indian Restaurant Brisbane that you can pig out on your favourite butter chicken and naan bread without that regretful guilty feeling afterwards, It’s Mirchi pride themselves on dishing up the healthiest Indian food in town, with sugar free, gluten free, nut free and dairy free options for all. Chef and owner Urvashi is pretty stoked that 2016 is all about one of their favourite ingredients, so we had a chat to her about why pulses should be on your plate next time you feel like curry.

Describe what it is It’s Mirchi does so well, and don’t be modest.

We make delicious, traditional Indian cuisine that caters to all kinds of food intolerances. Coeliacs, vegetarians, vegans, people with dairy intolerances and even sugar and nut free diners – there’s something on our menu for everyone.
How did it all come about?
It all started when I struggled to dine out with my son, who is dairy intolerant. It’s much easier now, but then I wanted to be able to provide a menu that had delicious food for any allergy.
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With curries and foods that are gluten free, dairy free, and even sugar free – how do you make It’s Mirchi’s dishes taste so amazing? 
Traditional Indian food doesn’t naturally have these ingredients anyway so it’s quite easy to create amazing flavours with spices and the help of some salt and honey. People think of Indian food as very heavy and fatty, but that’s not the case. It’s not all about fat, oil and cream, it’s about adding flavour with rich spices and natural flavours.
 Do you have a signature dish or something you just enjoy cooking?
Our seafood curry – Keral Fish Curry. Cooked with fresh ginger, garlic, chilli, curry leaves and coconut oil, it’s one of our most popular curries!
This year is the International Year of the Pulses – why are they in the spotlight?
Pulses are so easy to cook but they are high in nutrition, easy to digest and fill you up with hardly any effort at all, whether in a salad, curry or on their own. They’re also inexpensive, sustainable and environmentally friendly to grow – it’s about time they were in the spotlight really!
indian restaurant brisbane

We’ve bean wondering…. what exactly are pulses?
Pulses include lentils, chickpeas, dried peas and beans like kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans.
Why should we get more of them into our diet?
They are an amazing superfood, full of fibre, iron and protein – so they are great for vegetarians or just cutting down on the meat in your diet, which is better for the environment.
What’s your favourite way to use (and eat!) them?
They are easy to add to any dishes, but I like to use them in salads and curries. Chickpeas are even great just to snack on on their own. And you can never go past a good lentil dahl – especially in winter. 
Do you have a favourite pulse?
Black chickpeas are my favourite!
What dish should we sample at It’s Mirchi to get ourselves addicted to pulses?
Daal Saagwal – it’s one of our vegan curries with lots of spinach and lentils. 

Urvashi Patel | It’s Mirchi

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Indian Food Takeaway Brisbane - Its Mirchi

Indian Food Takeaway Brisbane - Paddington

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It’s Mirchi is open 7 days for dinner and Thursday to Saturday for lunch. You’ll find them at 284 Given Terrace, Paddington.

It happens every time. You get a mad craving for some butter chicken and naan, cave in and grab takeaway on the way home, and next thing you know, you’re lying on the couch regretting everything from the fourth bite onwards.

It’s Mirchi Healthy Indian restaurant is a renowned destination in Brisbane for casual and fine dining, plus convenient takeaway. ‘Healthy’ has never tasted so good! It is a place for finest Indian dining, Indian Food Takeaway Brisbane and Indian catering services.

We provide delivery in suburb around Paddington and Brisbane.Cert Organic, Vegan Meals, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sugar

Well, keep calm and curry on because we’ve found an Indian Food Takeaway Brisbane that not only won’t leave you feeling heavy and bloated, but makes all their curries (and naan!) gluten free, sugar free, lower in oil and cream, and even has organic and vegan options! At It’s Mirchi in Paddington, you’ll find naan of that overly sweet and oily lamb korma, just rich, spicy Indian fare that you’ll want to go back for right away, not three months later when the food baby finally settles.

Indian Food Takeaway Brisbane kitchen is headed by Urvashi, who’s keen interest in healthy eating drew her to creating a menu that is both tasty and healthy, in more ways than one. Not only has she taken out much of the unnecessary cream, oil and sugar that most curries are laden with, but she’s also made sure the menu is packed with nutritious vegetables and vitamin and mineral rich foods.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

2016: The international year of the pulse

The international year of the pulse

Every year is given the title the " International Year of something".

And this year, it's all about food !!

the International Year of the Pulses
2016 is “the International Year of the Pulses” – that means, lentils, chickpeas, kidney beans and others.

The United Nations declares the years, hoping to promote causes and discussions.

The aim of this Pulse year is to position them as a primary source of protein and other essential nutrients.

India is the world’s largest producer and the largest consumer of pulses and local Indian Chef Urvashi Patel has dropped in to chat to the ABC’s David Iliffe on the New year’s day breakfast show this morning to enlighten us all about the power of pulses!

The United Nations has declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses. Our Head Chef and owner Urvashi was featured on ABC radio to discuss the power of pulses as an essential source of protein and other key nutrients 🍴join us for a healthy meal positivity packed with pulses! Listen to the interview here


Reference Link : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) – ABC Queensland

Monday, January 4, 2016

Indian Restaurant Brisbane - Its Mirchi healthy Indian Restaurant

Indian Restaurant Brisbane


It’s Mirchi is the only Healthy Indian Restaurant is only Restaurant of it’s kind in Brisbane. Catering for a wide variety of dietary requirements including Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Nut Free options. Among their most popular choices are Certified Organic Chicken or Lamb curries and a Gluten Free naan bread unique to It’s Mirchi.

It’s Mirchi was originally inspired Healthy Indian Restaurant Brisbane portrays an era where food held an important position among the royals of ruling kingdoms. It now blends rich history and modern dining for unique dining experience.

Named after the famed spice “Mirchi” (meaning Chilli), this specialty Indian Restaurant Sydney aims to showcase ethnic Indian culinary delights at its finest. The Indian Restaurant has a warm dining experience specializing in slow cooked delicacies and innovative drinks that you will desire to come back for.

It’s Mirchi Healthy Indian Restaurant Brisbane offers impeccable service and surroundings with relaxed seating of a lounge for an Healthy Indian dining experience for the more adventurous among us.’

Meet your chef…
its mirchi healthy Indian meet chefThe saying goes that a woman’s place is in the kitchen, then why are there so few female chefs? In India, wives are expected to cook at home, but only the men cook professionally. At It’s Mirchi, we are so proud to have one of Australia’s finest female Indian chefs, Urvashi.

Along with an attention to detail, she attributes her mastery of the cuisine to the Healthy Indian recipes passed down to her by her mother. With a Urvashi’s keen interest in healthy eating, it’s no wonder It’s Mirchi is so good for you and so tasty at the same time!

It’s Mirchi Healthy Indian offers world-class cuisine right here Restaurant in Brisbane. Come and experience authentic Indian-style dining at its best! It’s Mirchi Healthy Indian™, an Indian Restaurant that features a thorough takeaway menu including spirits, champagne, wine and beer. You can find special curries from the chef, tandoori entrees, as well as a kids zone.