Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen

Helping Indian food lovers cook real Indian. Went from “can’t cook rice” to caterer to food writer. Now serialising my 1st cookbook. Go #beyondbutterchicken 👇

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

As an Indian food writer building a curry paste empire I often get asked what my favourite Indian restaurant is.

My answer is always the same. But not what you think.

Here’s the secret to finding the best Indian food, no matter where you live. 🧵🪡

[Deborah Pead @DeborahPead]

“Staying silent dilutes us” Well said Perzen Patel. https://t.co/FYyj9p1CH1

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@bankofbaroda how long does it take your complaint team to reply. My parents have left your NRO complaint team endless emails and no response. Ridiculous service.

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

How to get chai haters to come get you in one easy step:

Declare that lemongrass and mint water counts as chai for chai time😂😂

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@ricklewisco It’s nice to know I’m not the only one who does this. Sometimes I worry that’s being fake.

But I know the memory of how I felt in that moment. And it’s that feeling that’s the most imp part to convey.

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@SejalSukhadwala This is so interesting. I’ve always classified them in my head as gravy = thick sauce. While curry is anything that’s more watery or has coconut. And then there’s Sambar-esque curry which is I guess broth or stew?

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@david_perell Hahaha I’d love to see your face when I take you to a local “everything” restaurant in India. The one my family used to go to the most had a 15 page menu with everything from Chinese to Indian to badly made Chicken Parm.

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@MichaelDean_0 Or when you read it aloud and the whole thing sounds pretentious 😝

[Rick Lewis @ricklewisco]

Recently got some harsh feedback on an essay draft that I was being "trite".

In my draft I used Einstein's famous quote about the definition of insanity.

A friend suggested that the quote is overused and no longer very impactful. 🧵

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@david_perell Eating alone while reading a great book is the best!

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@mvarghoose @_stevenfoster @chriscordry @DSaience You KNOW NZ is on the way to everything!

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@torreydawley Living with a conventional sales guy I’ve also learned there is plenty of sales things biz owners can do that are not yucky salesperson like at all. Things like following up, sending the offer again, going and talking to real people instead of the social media void etc

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@mehulgohil Only if you make me Dahi Kadhi & Dhokla 🤩🥳

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

As an Indian food writer building a curry paste empire, I often get asked what my favourite restaurant is.

My answer is always the same. But, not what you might think.

Here’s the secret you need to know to find the best Indian food no matter where you live 🧵🪡😍

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@sanjanafeasts I’ve only seen it being used mostly in Gujju food. Didn’t realize it could be used as a seasoning. V interesting

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@MallikaBasu_ I do feel the UK is more evolved in that aspect. Sadly here in NZ it’s v much still Mango Chicken, Madras Curry and Vindaloo etc. Everything with a layer of oil floating on it. Unless ofcourse you go to the fancy bougie places which is not always accessible for everyone.

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

As an Indian food writer building a curry paste empire I often get asked what my favourite Indian restaurant is.

My answer is always the same. But not what you think.

Here’s the secret to finding the best Indian food, no matter where you live. 🧵🪡

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@mvarghoose And to try another now score an invite to your moms friends house lol. #auntiesmakethebestfood

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@Shorjoe_B @mvarghoose @MallikaBasu_ @Finelychopped It takes real bravery to have a limited menu and with the $$ pressures most restaurants face I totally get why you’d have something for everyone.

My issue is when that ends meaning average food. Biryani by the kilo does a fab job!

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

What do you reckon @mvarghoose @Shorjoe_B @MallikaBasu_ @Finelychopped do you agree? 👇👇

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

As an Indian food writer building a curry paste empire I often get asked what my favourite Indian restaurant is.

My answer is always the same. But not what you think.

Here’s the secret to finding the best Indian food, no matter where you live. 🧵🪡

[Perzen | Food Writer + Curry Paste Queen @PerzenPatel]

@Finelychopped @mvarghoose @Shorjoe_B @MallikaBasu_ I guess for this thread I’m referring more to the generic Indian takeaways you find overseas.