Living in New Zealand is beautiful.
Clean air. Peaceful life. Amazing views. 🌿
But no matter how long you’ve been here…
There are certain foods that instantly make you feel at home.
You might speak English all day.
Work like a Kiwi.
But when it comes to comfort food — your heart is still 100% Indian. 💛
Here are the Top 10 comfort foods every Indo-Kiwi secretly (or openly 😄) loves.
1️⃣ Maggi – The 2-Minute Lifesaver 🍜
Late night hunger?
Homesick?
Too tired to cook?
Maggi is always there.
Whether you make it simple or add veggies, butter, masala, or even cheese — it’s not just noodles. It’s nostalgia.
2️⃣ Parle-G with Chai 🍪☕
Tea time feels incomplete without Parle-G.
Dip it quickly before it breaks.
Or let it soak completely (we won’t judge 😄).
One packet can take you straight back to childhood.
3️⃣ Samosa – The Ultimate Snack 🥟
Crispy outside. Spicy potato inside.
Perfect for:
✔ Rainy NZ evenings
✔ Weekend cravings
✔ Guests
✔ Random “chai ke saath kuch ho jaye” moments
No Indo-Kiwi kitchen feels complete without samosas (frozen or fresh!).
4️⃣ Achar (Pickles) – The Flavour Booster 🌶️
Sometimes the sabzi is simple.
But add mango pickle… and suddenly the whole meal feels exciting.
Spicy. Tangy. Powerful.
Just a small spoon can make you eat one extra roti.
5️⃣ Cutting Chai ☕💛
Strong. Milky. Masala-filled.
Whether it’s morning motivation or evening relaxation — chai is therapy.
And let’s be honest… Kiwi coffee is nice.
But desi chai hits differently.
6️⃣ Dal-Chawal – Pure Comfort 🍚
After a long week of work, nothing feels better than simple dal and rice.
Warm. Soft. Familiar.
It’s not fancy.
But it feels safe.
7️⃣ Haldiram’s Namkeen 🍿
Movie night?
Long drive?
Sudden guests?
Open one packet and the whole house starts snacking.
Spicy bhujia, mixture, peanuts — impossible to stop at one handful.
8️⃣ Frozen Parathas 🫓
Busy day?
Heat. Flip. Done.
Perfect for quick lunches, midnight hunger, or when you miss homemade food but don’t want to knead dough.
9️⃣ Jalebi / Mithai 🍬
Festivals feel incomplete without sweets.
Even in NZ, Diwali doesn’t feel like Diwali without laddoo, barfi, or jalebi.
Because sweets = celebration.
🔟 Biryani 🍲
Weekend special.
Party favourite.
Family gathering essential.
The smell alone can make the whole house hungry.
💛 Why Comfort Food Matters
Comfort food isn’t about hunger.
It’s about memory.
It’s about identity.
It’s about holding onto your roots while building a new life in NZ. 🇮🇳🇳🇿
🛒 Find Your Comfort at IndoKiwi Grocers
Missing Maggi?
Need Parle-G?
Craving samosas or achar?
We’ve got you covered 💛
📍 14 Cobham Court, Porirua
💻 Shop online: https://indokiwigrocery.store
Because no matter how Kiwi you become…
Some cravings will always stay Indian 😉
💬 Which comfort food do YOU miss the most?
Comment below and tag a fellow Indo-Kiwi!