Indo Kiwi Grocers

06/09/2026

🥭🌿 What Is Amchur? The Tangy Secret of Indian Cooking!

Ever wondered how Indian dishes get that delicious tangy, sour kick without adding lemon? Meet Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)! 🥭✨

🥭 What Is Amchur?

Amchur is made by drying unripe green mangoes and grinding them into a fine powder. It has a distinctive fruity, sour and tangy flavour and is a popular ingredient in Indian cooking.

🍛 Where Can You Use Amchur?

🥔 Aloo & Vegetable Dishes – Adds a delicious tang to potatoes and sabzis.

🥟 Samosas & Chaats – Perfect for adding that classic sweet-and-sour flavour.

🌶️ Chutneys & Masalas – A little amchur can make flavours pop!

🫘 Dal & Curries – Use it to brighten up rich and spicy dishes.

🥗 Salads & Snacks – Sprinkle a little over fruit, salads, roasted snacks, or chaat.

👨‍🍳 Kitchen Tip

Add amchur towards the end of cooking for a fresher tangy flavour. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste—it's surprisingly powerful! 😋

💡 Did you know? Amchur is also commonly written as amchoor.

❤️ One little spoon can add a whole lot of zing!

At IndoKiwi Grocers, find amchur, spices, masalas, atta, rice, dals, snacks, and all your favourite Indian grocery essentials.

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💬 What's your favourite tangy dish—chaat, samosa, aloo, or something else? 👇🥭

05/09/2026

🌿 What Is Kalonji? The Tiny Black Seed with a Big Flavour! 🖤

Have you ever noticed tiny black seeds sprinkled over naan, breads, pickles, and savoury dishes? Meet Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)! 🌿✨

🧂 What Is Kalonji?

Kalonji is a small black seed with a distinctive earthy, slightly bitter and peppery flavour. It is a popular ingredient in Indian and South Asian cooking and is used in small amounts to add wonderful aroma and character to dishes.

🍛 Where Can You Use It?

🥖 Naan & Breads – Sprinkle over naan, kulcha, or homemade breads.

🥒 Pickles – A classic spice for adding extra flavour to Indian pickles.

🥔 Vegetable Dishes – Delicious with potatoes and other savoury vegetables.

🌶️ Spice Blends & Curries – Use a small amount to add depth and aroma.

🥘 Tadka & Cooking – Combine with other whole spices for a flavourful tempering.

👨‍🍳 Kitchen Tip

Lightly toast kalonji before using it to bring out its aroma—but don't overcook it, as it can become bitter.

💡 Did you know? Kalonji is also commonly called black cumin or nigella seeds, although it is botanically different from true cumin.

❤️ Tiny seeds. Big flavour.

At IndoKiwi Grocers, find kalonji, whole spices, masalas, atta, rice, dals, fresh produce, and all your favourite Indian grocery essentials.

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💬 Have you used kalonji before? What's your favourite dish to use it in? 👇🌿

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04/09/2026

🫓✨ How to Make Soft Chapatis Every Time!

Want soft, fluffy chapatis that stay tender even after cooking? ❤️
Try these simple kitchen tips! 👇

🧾 Ingredients

🌾 Whole wheat atta – 2 cups
💧 Warm water – about ¾–1 cup, as needed
🧂 Salt – ½ tsp (optional)
🛢️ Oil or ghee – 1 tsp (optional)

👩‍🍳 Method

1️⃣ Make a soft dough
Add atta to a bowl and gradually add warm water while mixing. Knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.

2️⃣ Knead well
Spend about 5–7 minutes kneading. A well-kneaded dough makes a big difference!

3️⃣ Let it rest
Cover the dough and rest it for 15–20 minutes. This helps the dough become easier to roll.

4️⃣ Roll gently
Make equal-sized balls and roll each one evenly using a little dry atta.

5️⃣ Cook on a hot tawa
Place the chapati on a properly heated tawa. When small bubbles appear, flip it.

6️⃣ Cook the second side
Cook until light brown spots appear, then flip again. You can gently press the edges to help it puff. 🔥

7️⃣ Keep them covered
Place cooked chapatis in a clean, covered container or cloth-lined casserole to retain softness.

💡 Secret to Soft Chapatis

Don't use too much dry flour while rolling!
Too much flour can make chapatis dry. Also, avoid overcooking them. ❤️

🌾 At IndoKiwi Grocers, find quality atta, ghee, spices, dals, rice and all your favourite Indian grocery essentials.

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💬 What's your secret for making super-soft chapatis? 👇

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03/09/2026

03/09/2026

🌍🍛 What Country Does This Food Come From?

Time for a food geography challenge! 🤔🌎

Look at the dish and take your best guess…

🍛 Can You Guess?

🌶️ Full of aromatic spices
🍚 Served with rice or flatbread
🌿 Packed with traditional flavours
❤️ A favourite across South Asian kitchens

🤔 Which country is it traditionally associated with?

🇮🇳 A. India
🇵🇰 B. Pakistan
🇧🇩 C. Bangladesh
🇱🇰 D. Sri Lanka

👇 Comment A, B, C or D!

Don't look it up! 😜 Let's see who really knows their food!

❤️ At IndoKiwi Grocers, we're celebrating the incredible flavours and food traditions that bring communities together across New Zealand.

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💬 What food from another country would you love to try? 🌎👇

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03/09/2026

Rewa 🇫🇯 butter available in store

02/09/2026

❤️ Your Kitchen. Your Flavours. Your IndoKiwi. 🇮🇳🇳🇿

Your kitchen tells a story.
A story of family, tradition, favourite recipes, and the flavours you grew up with. 🍛❤️

At IndoKiwi Grocers, we're here to help you bring those flavours into your kitchen right here in New Zealand.

🌶️ Authentic Indian spices & masalas
🌾 Atta, rice & dals
🥛 Paneer, yoghurt & dairy favourites
🥬 Fresh vegetables & herbs
🍪 Snacks, sweets & treats
🛒 Everyday Indian grocery essentials

Whether you're cooking your mum's special recipe, preparing a family dinner, or trying something new—find the ingredients that make your food truly yours. 👩‍🍳❤️

✨ Your kitchen. Your flavours. Your IndoKiwi.

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💬 What's the one ingredient you always have in your kitchen? Tell us below! 👇

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01/09/2026

❤️👩‍🍳 Your Mother's Special Recipe

Some recipes are more than food—they're memories, traditions, and a taste of home. 🥹❤️

Maybe it's the dal she made when you were sick…
🍛 The curry that always brought everyone to the table…
🥘 The parathas made on Sunday mornings…
🍬 Or that special sweet that only Mum could make just right!

👵 What's Your Mother's Special Recipe?

We want to hear about the dish that takes you straight back home. 🏠❤️

💬 Tell us:
👉 What is the dish?
👉 What makes your mother's version special?
👉 Do you still make it today?

📸 Bonus: Share a photo of your dish in the comments!

At IndoKiwi Grocers, we love helping families across New Zealand find the ingredients they need to recreate the flavours and memories of home. 🇮🇳🇳🇿

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❤️ Because some recipes aren't written in cookbooks—they're passed down through generations.

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