Eastern India grows rice because of the climate. East India has three schools of cuisine—Bengali and Assam, the Northeastern states, and then Odisha. The geographical location of this region means its food bears the strong influence of Chinese and Mongolian cuisine. Indian fare uses the whole palette of flavors—spicy, sour, sweet, and hot all at the same time. Luckily, Southern Palm Beach County has great Indian restaurants.

There are approximately twenty-five basic spices that are used in Indian dishes. Dishes also utilize a variety of local vegetables and fruit. Other popular ingredients are mustard seeds and paste, both green and red chiles, as well as Paanch Phoran. Paanch Phoran is a mix of five spices – white cumin seeds, onion seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger, to name a few of the spices used and there are infinite ways of using them. With all its exotic ingredients, Indian cuisine can be both exciting and intimidating.

Listed below are three top favorite restaurants for Indian fare:  Aroma, Indus Indian, and Taste of India. 

Aroma Indian Cuisine is an Authentic Indian restaurant located conveniently in West Palm Beach. Aroma is located at 731 Village Blvd #110, West Palm Beach, FL 33409.

Indus Indian and Herbal Cuisine recipes are unique and created by an expert chef. With great service, a clean atmosphere, and delicious food, if you live in West Palm Beach you need to check out Indus. Indus is located at 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach FL 33401.

Taste Of India is a moderately priced Indian-food restaurant that offers an extensive menu of authentic dishes & a weekday lunch buffet served in a contemporary space. Taste of India is located at 7750 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 11, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.