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Silk Road Food & Catering, Dunedin (2024)

16/05/2023

LET US CATER YOUR NEXT EVENT:

- Birthdays
- Weddings
- Corporate Events

01/03/2023

If you love your orders please let us know or give us a chance to make it better ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SMALL BUSINESS.
Happening every Saturday at
Otago Farmers Market.

24/02/2023

Did you know here at Silk Road our Baklava is made from scratch using our traditional method and recipe that’s been used in our family for many years.

Come and try at Otago Farmers Market happening every Saturday.
You’ll love it just like we do.

For orders please send us message. ❤️

14/02/2023

Our recent catering for events.

10/02/2023

Hello Dunedin

See you all tomorrow from 10am to 4pm we are at THIEVES ALLEY MARKET in the heart of Dunedin the Octagon, come and try all the different food and sweets that have been served throughout the Silk Road routes.

Our menu for Thieves' Alley Market Day⁣ tomorrow:
Sweets:
- Baklava
- Gulab Jamin
- Basbosa (Egyptian semolina cake)
- Jalebies
- Kheer (Rice pudding)

Lunch or Brunch
- Chicken Biryani
- Chicken Parata roll
- Samosas

Drinks
- Mango Lassi (delicious creamy drink with mango, yogurt and milk)

Thank you all for the amazing support.

08/02/2023

Hello Dunedin

Foods of Silk Road in Dunedin
At your local Otago Farmers Market.

When we think of the Silk Road, we often think of something ancient and exotic. Spices. Traders. A caravan of camels plodding across sun soaked Sands. But did you know that while the silk road’s days were a long time ago, its influence still lives on in the food of Central Asia, the West and Africa?

At Our Stall in the Otago Farmers Market, we would like you to try the traditional cuisine across ancient Silk Road.

Otago Farmers Market is the place where you will find us on most Saturdays but we also do CATERING for events.

Visit us at the Farmers Market and give your taste buds an exceptional treat.

Why not try something different on your next event?? Message/call us to make your next event memorable with delectable cuisine from regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Malaysia, and the Middle East.

08/02/2023

Hello Dunedin.

This Saturday 11 February from 10am to 4pm we are at Thieves' Alley Market Day⁣ in the heart of Dunedin, the Octagon.
Come and try all the different food and sweets that have been served throughout the Silk Road routes.

Do visit us at Octagon this weekend, We would love to see you all there as we will be bringing in many different types of food and sweets for you all to enjoy.

Thank you for your amazing support.

04/02/2023

WHAT A DAY Otago Farmers Market

Thank you very much for your purchase and supporting our small Business
YOU ARE SUPPORTING A DREAM

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02/02/2023

The Royal dish at your local Otago Farmers Market this weekend is chicken Biryani.

Biryani - the course that with the variations of meat (either mutton, beef, or chicken ), seasonings (spices and herbs used in biryani may include ghee (purified butter), pepper, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, bay leaves, coriander, mint leaves, ginger, onions, tomatoes, and garlic and saffron), nuts, raisins. The course may be served with dahi chutney or Raita, korma, curry and salad.

So if you are an extremist fan of this delicious course, take your taste buds a little more with the fantasy tale of what makes biryani so remarkable. Biryani has been to satisfy the hunger for hundreds. But, there are so many interesting stories behind the biryani on your plate.

The word Biryani is derived from the Persian term Birian, which indicates 'fried before cooking' and
'Birinj' the Persian expression for rice. There are various tales related to the root of this delicious and tasty course. Many chroniclers declare that biryani introduced in Persia and was taken to India by the Mughals. During the Safavid dynasty (1501-
1736) in Persia, a dish called Berian Pilao was made with lamb or chicken, marinated overnight - with dahi (yogurt), herbs, flavorings, dried fruits like raisins, prunes (dried plums) or pomegranate seeds and later cooked in a tannour oven (mud oven). And it was later served with cooked rice.

Moreover, Biryani emerged in the Mughal royal mess.
There are many short stories connected with the unfolding of Biryani. One of the familiar narrative related to Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan the Mughal Emperor. It is believed that when Mumtaz visited the war troops, and she found that the Mughal warriors looked mistreated and undernourishing. In order to give a balanced menu for the soldiers, she requested the cooks to make the food with meat and rice. The dish was stirred up with seasonings and saffron and
prepared over the wood fire.

See you at the Otago Farmers Market on Saturday.

02/02/2023

The Land of Sweets, Another reason Silk Road is famous for is the different types of sweets and desserts that people exchanged throughout the routes.

Do visit us at Otago Farmers Market this long weekend as we will be bringing in few different types of Sweets and Desserts.

- Gulab Jamun (sweet-ball made from milk powder and dipped into a sugar syrup with cardamom) Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi sweet.

- Baklava (a rolled Foil pastry with almonds and walnuts and pistachio topping)Turkish sweet.

- Basbosa (semolina cake) Egyptian dessert.

- Shir Berenj (in Farsi) or kheer (in Urdu) is a milky rice Pudding with cardamom flavor.

See you at Otago Farmers Market on Saturday and do Save room for sweets and desserts.

31/01/2023

Hello Dunedin

Foods of Silk Road in Dunedin
At your local Otago Farmers Market.

When we think of the Silk Road, we often think of something ancient and exotic. Spices. Traders. A caravan of camels plodding across sun soaked Sands. But did you know that while the silk road’s days were a long time ago, its influence still lives on in the food of Central Asia, the West and Africa?

At Our Stall in the Otago Farmers Market, we would like you to try the traditional cuisine across ancient Silk Road.

Otago Farmers Market is the place where you will find us on most Saturdays but we also do CATERING for events.

Visit us at the Farmers Market and give your taste buds an exceptional treat.

Why not try something different on your next event?? Message/call us to make your next event memorable with delectable cuisine from regions like Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, China, Malaysia, and the Middle East.

23/11/2022

We are coming to Otago Farmers Market this Saturday, 26 Nov 2022, and this is where you will find us every Saturday from now onwards. See you all there!!

11/10/2022

We are back!

Apologies for not being able to fulfill your food fantasies with our regular Sunday food sales over the last couple of weeks. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your immense support in the form of messages asking us to resume our food sales. We have been busy with catering for various events and that’s what was keeping you and us apart, otherwise we equally missed you all.

This Sunday we are offering a flavourful chicken and rice dish called ‘Chicken pulao/pilaf’ that is loved by millions across South Asia and the Middle East. Each country has its own version but its undeniable awesomeness is what remains constant.

This prime example of comfort food at its best is made by simmering bone-in meat to create a broth, which is then used to cook the rice. It is mildly spiced compared to its counterpart chicken biryani. What we have learned from experience is that adding a handful of chickpeas enhances its flavour that’s how we are going to cook this irresistible dish for you in our registered 'A Grade' kitchen!!

When: Sunday, 16 Oct 2022
Pick-up available at 25 Lynn Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010
Between 5:30-6:00 pm
Place your orders on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp (028 8511 7172)
Note: Free delivery available for orders of THREE (3) or more.

13/09/2022

Just a heads up that we are unable to serve you on Sunday, 18 September since we are tied up with catering for a two-day event over the weekend.
We shall resume our Sunday sales on 25th Sep.

07/09/2022

Let’s take a quick tour of Afghanistan by tasting the crown of Afghan cuisine ‘Qabuli Pulao (Pilaf)’. It's commonly believed that Kabuli pulao was first developed by upper-class Kabul households who could afford to make this lavish meat and rice meal. As pulao gained popularity across the nation, its name was altered to Qabili or Qabuli pulao, which is derived from the Dari term Qabil, which means capable or able. At the time, it was believed that only a truly talented cook could produce a fine Afghan-style pilaf.
Traditional ingredients for this national cuisine include long-grain rice steamed together with caramelised carrots, raisins, almonds, and bits of lamb meat. A blend of spices including cumin, cloves, cardamom, turmeric, and cinnamon gives it a distinctive flavour.
Are you ready to experience this tasteful tradition from Afghanistan?

When: Sunday, 11 September 2022
Pick-up available at 25 Lynn Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010
Between 5:30 pm & 6:00 pm
Place your orders on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp (028 8511 7172)
Note: Free delivery available for orders of THREE (3) or more

06/09/2022

What a biryanilicious day! Another successful sale and the credit goes to you all. And yes, we celebrated our success with chicken tikka (photo attached). Would you like to try some?

05/09/2022

Tasteful Sweet Traditions all across Silk Road.

31/08/2022

What can be more mouthwatering than the epitome of one-pot meal, otherwise known as 'BIRYANI. Originated in Persia and assimilated into Indian subcontinent through the Mughal Empire, this ever-popular delicacy never ceased to evolve and inspire. What distinguishes the PAKISTANI version of BIRYANI from its INDIAN counterpart is the unique blend of Middle Eastern and South Asian condiments.

Silk Road Food and Catering is all set to make your Sunday extra special with this tasteful tradition from Pakistan that is made with aromatic long grain Basmati rice and juicy, tender chicken marinated in traditional spices and cooked with caramelized onions. And yes, we never forget to add our special ingredient, LOVE!

When: Sunday, 4 September 2022
Pick-up available at 25 Lynn Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010
Between 5:30 pm & 6:00 pm
Place your orders on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp (028 8511 7172)
Note: Free delivery available for orders of THREE (3) or more

29/08/2022

A big thanks to all who made our first food sale a huge success. The response was astounding – more than what we expected. Here are some glimpses!

What would you like to try next Sunday? How about Biryani with a Pakistani twist? Suggestions are welcome!

27/08/2022

23/08/2022

Let Silk Road Food & Catering treat your taste buds with authentically delectable chicken and rice.
When: Sunday, 28 August 2022
Pick-up available at 25 Lynn Street, Maori Hill, Dunedin 9010
Between 5:30 pm & 6:00 pm
Place your orders on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp (028 8511 7172)
Note: Free delivery available for orders of THREE (3) or more