Tandoori grills and slow-simmered curries anchor the kitchen at Spirit of India, where curries come with basmati rice and can be tailored from mild through to Kiwi hot or authentic Indian hot. The extensive menu covers starters like vegetable samosas, onion pakoras, paneer pakora, and spiced seekh kebabs, alongside tandoori chicken marinated overnight in yoghurt and spices. Mains feature classic regional preparations, from butter chicken in creamy tomato sauce, chicken korma in cashew gravy, and South Indian coconut curries to substantial vegetarian choices such as palak paneer, malai kofta, and spiced ladyfinger. Takeaway and delivery are available via online ordering alongside dine-in table service.
Set up the hill along Dowse Drive in Maungaraki, Lower Hutt, it gives the local community an easy neighbourhood alternative to driving down into the valley floor for a sit-down meal or a curry on the sofa.