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It was a lovely sunny day in the heart in Melbourne, Australia when a local fast food delivery man decided to take a young boy hostage over a pizza. The local driver seized the womans four year old nephew when she continuously refused to pay for a pizza that was over an hour late!
Once the lady informed the delivery man that he was not going to receive any money for the pizza he grabbed the nephew through the gate and refused to let him go. Local authorities were called on the scene when the delivery man would not give up possession of the child.
The company responsible for delivering the Pizza who are strangely a part time Chinese Takeaway place claim that the delivery man still has his job. "There was no chance of one of our employees harming that child" said the MD at the takeaway restaurant. The whole event actually turned into a ‘Mexican Stand Off’ type of event as both parties were trying to negotiate with each other. This goes to show that people can get extremely passionate about Pizza! In this current economic climate there is mass confusion and even some businesses will hold people ransom to make sure they get their money! It makes some sense as latest figures reveal that Food takeaway spending has decreased by 14.5% over the last year which is a massive deficit.
A very similar event occured for me when I refused to pay for a large pizza when the company delivered 45 minutes too late. The man who delivered the pizza was extremely apologetic but insisted that I pay for the pizza which I thought was abissmal behaviour! I got away with only paying him the petrol money for delivering it my house but that was all, there was no Mexican stand off!

Indian food is an all time favorite around the world. It got an all original and authentic flavors that made people from all walks of life to take pleasure on it. One of the favorites of Indian cuisine is the desserts. You won’t be able to satisfy yourself with a complete Indian meal without tasting their delectable, all original Indian dessert. Here is a list of the top 10 Indian desserts that you must try.

Dessert #1: Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a kind of dessert which are dumplings prepared from condensed milk that have been deep fried and drenched on rose sugar syrup. The syrup can also be flavored with cardamom seeds or saffron.

Dessert #2: Gaajar Ka Halwa

Gaajar Ka Halwa, carrot pudding, is a rich tasting dessert that is most often enjoyed warm. This pudding is filled with nuts and dried fruit. It can also be served together with vanilla ice cream.

Dessert #3: Kulfi

Kulfi is another form of Indian ice cream. It has a deep milky flavor which is highlighted by the addition of cardamom. Of course, like most ice creams, kulfi comes in other flavors besides cardamom. You can get it flavored with everything from apple to pistachio.

Dessert #4: Jalebi

Jalebi is a deep fried, sweetened treat. It must be fried until crisp, then drenched in sugar syrup, and serve.

Dessert #5: Ras Malai

Ras Malai are dumplings which are prepared from either cottage or ricotta cheese. The dumplings are soaked in a thickened, sweet milk that is flavored with cardamom. This dessert is served chilled.

Dessert #6: Kheer

Kheer is a simple rice pudding that is flavored with cardamom. Kheer also contains nuts and usually also contains raisins.

Dessert #7: Shahi Tukra

Shahi Tukra is a bread pudding that is loaded with dried fruit and flavored with cardamom. It is made by deep frying bread and then mixing the bread with a rich pudding.

Dessert #8: Besan Ka Laddoo

Besan Ka Laddoo is a very popular Indian dessert. It is often found served at festivals and on special occasions. There are many versions of this treat, but generally it is made with gram flour which is adding in with almonds, sugar and cardamom and then shaped into balls to be fried.

Dessert #9: Malpua

Malpua are Indian pancakes. They are similar to fritters and served with a syrup. Malpua is prepared by means of a mashed fruit which are usually bananas, mixed with flour, milk, and some flavoring. It would then be deep fried and soaked in syrup before serving it.

Dessert #10: Gujia

Guijia, otherwise known as Nueros, are prepared extraordinarily all around India. These are kind of bread that are filled with thickly prepared sweetened milk with nuts. You can also find it with extra goodies that are added to the filling just like raisins, coconut, and a lot more.

Now that you have learned about the 10 Indian desserts, you shouldn’t miss the chance of tasting them. All of them are uniquely scrumptious and have distinct flavors. Once you try one dessert you are sure to want to explore the other nine. Indian desserts offer you a unique flavor that is something you simply cannot pass up.

How to do find the best Indian takeaway restaurants in your town? It can be the luck of the draw, although most people have a list of their favourite takeaways. If you find a good one, and have a positive experience, you are more likely to recommend to friends and family

There are certain key elements that are influential in making a takeaway become a regular in your choice:

1. Is the takeaway or restaurant nearby to where you are living? It is worth considering if you are able to walk to the takeaway or restaurant quite regularly. Ask the takeaway company whether they have a decent delivery service.

2. What would be your overall rating for the service quality? It matters to your overall impression of the restaurant, by helping you to decide if you have had a good experience with your choice. It could be determined by the amount of local knowledge demonstrated by the takeaway company. A poor local knowledge usually means a slow delivery service.

3. The flexibility of payments shown, and the way those payments were handled by the food outlet. I find nothing worse than the completion of an order, to then be told that a credit card is not acceptable for payment. Its seems unprofessionals and embarrassing, and smells of tax evasion. I wouldn’t trust these kinds of places, as they don’t inspire me with confidence about their business or their food.

4. Do these places provide enough information on how to order quickly and efficiently? If you have lost the leaflet normally resident on the doormat, are there suitable ordering alternatives? Nowadays, it is slightly strange if the Indian restaurant doesn’t have an online ordering facility.

It is fairly safe to say, that if an establishment has gone to the trouble of providing a decent level of service, then the quality of food should be assured.

What is the most spicy food on the planet? That is a question that a lot of us ask. Most of the world’s spiciest dishes originate from India and contain one key ingredient: The Bhut Jolokia chilli pepper. The Guinness Book of World Records states that the Bhut Jolokia pepper or the "Naja Jolokia" as it is known in regional areas of India is officially the worlds most spicy ingredient.

However, India is not the only location to have some of the world’s spiciest food. Indian Restaurant from around the world varies in its ingredients and the amount of areas where you will find the spiciest ingredients are rare.

Yet on the other hand, the US has a very good stab at playing host to some of the world's most spicy food. In Chicago, Illinois the “Hot Suicide Wings” require a disclaimer before even eating them! They are chicken wings made with a red sauce made from the Red Savina Habanero which is a pepper grown in Mexico.

Second in line is the infamous “Devil Pork Curry” which is made in Malaysia. It is quite like the Vindaloo that many people like but instead it is made out of mustard, vinegar and chillies!
Thirdly we have the “Hot Pot Sichuan Province” which is made in the heart of China. The lovely looking dish is extremely deceitful in its appearance as it truly is one of the most spicy dishes on earth! The dish is comprised of numerous meats and vegetables however the most notable and potent add on is the Sichuan flower which produces a numbing effect when you eat it.

Finishing up we have one the most recent and spicy dishes to date. The sweltering Korean stew known as “Kimchi Jjigae” is made from Tofu, Pork, Scallions and Seafood but the base of Kimchi is a spicy pickled garnish made from Cantonese Beaechu. However the real triumph is the sheer quantity of chillies that they chuck into the pot for good measure. They are dried red chilli peppers which form a near lethal combination during pickling process with the piquant cabbage.

I hate to break the news to those curry fanatics out there but tasting Indian curry in England is a million miles away to the real authentic taste in India itself. In fact, most of the curry and Indian food that is sold over here is not even Indian! In actual fact the vast majority of Indian takeaways in England originate from Bangladesh but no one really knows the difference. Depending on where you visit in India the type of food can differ tremendously. Northern India mainly specialises in non-spicy food made mostly with vegetables rather than meat and in Southern India they pretty much do the opposite. Some 20-40% of the population make up vegetarians with only 30% as regular meat eaters. Their cuisine is centred around some truly exotic spices and plenty of different meats from all over the country. Typical North Indian dishes would include a Vegetable Kofta which is a blend of mixed vegetables and potatoes in curry sauce (One of my personal favourites). Another would be the Vegetable Mogli which is another blend of vegetables and fruits like pineapple, mango, apple and raisins. This is truly a dish to die for and is a must have if you visit India. 'Thali' is an absolute must have if you are travelling to North India. The dish, Thali is comprised of several small portions of varying curries, rice and nan. It is a gorgeous mix of different dishes and always good value for your money!

India’s religious beliefs and culture have played a massive part in the evolution of their cuisine. There is a strong claim that curry originated from India and their influence on cuisine has affected the entire globe especially South East Asia. It is said that Indian food is arguable one of the most favourite dishes in the world mainly thanks to its enormously long history and heritage.

Vegetarianism is becoming more popular, and even people who don’t want to go entirely vegetarian are learning to enjoy what meat free dishes have to offer. That’s why everyone – vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike – should have a look at the great meatless dishes that Indian cuisine has to offer.

Bengali cooking, though known for its non vegetarian delicacies,surprisingly it also has some fantastic vegetarian foods hat can be real palate pleasers. There are other regions of the country that have a lot more to offer too when it comes to meatless dishes. For instance Kerala is one place that is known for its “Thorans” which are spicy vegetable and coconut fried dishes.

Some possibilities that you might not have considered include saags (curries made from minced greens such as spinach or turnip greens), daals (lentil or bean dishes with a lot of flavor), aloo mutter (green peas with potatoes) and other potato based dishes, and India’s famous eggplant dishes like pora and baingan bharta. Cauliflower is also a really common ingredient in Indian vegetarian foods.

While the heavy reliance on milk products in Indian cuisine makes it unsuitable for many vegans, lacto vegetarians (even ones who don’t eat eggs) should have no problem finding great dishes they’ll love. There are numerous kinds of protein rich Indian dishes that include different types of bean and legume, from lentils to mung beans to chickpeas, a type of cottage cheese called paneer that doesn’t melt when heated, yogurt, creams, and nuts like cashews and almonds. Also Egg curries made from whole or half hard boiled egg exist, though there preparation is limited to only some special occasions.

Many Indian breads are also vegetarian, and some include delicious fillings. Choose onion and garlic filled paratha, potato fillings or paneer, or a fluffy piece of naan or a thin roti. Starches of other types are available too. In addition to the potatoes you’ll find in many dishes, you can also enjoy rice biryanis, idli and dosa made from fermented rice and lentil batter, and puffy fried puris with onions and flavorful sauces.

Chicken tikka and lamb curry are only one single dimension of what the indian cuisines can offer. Be it a hard core vegetarian or a meat love, everyone can enjoy vegetarian delicacies of this interesting country alike. From coastal fish curries to jeweled biryanis, there’s something for every palate. You do not have to do much, just find out more about the dishes that are available.