4 Main Spices Used in Indian Food   Indian food uses many flavourful and colourful spices. They can be used in either sweet or savoury dishes, and they include a variety of spices that can be found in different forms: […]

Knowing what topic to choose as a conversation starter over dinner can be tricky. Different guests might like different topics, but if you’re going out for dinner with your family or friends you’ll want fun and creative topics to keep […]

Indian cuisine is essentially made up of nourishing and wholesome food. Distinctive spices include turmeric, ginger, red chillies and garam masala – these are not only delicious, they also have health benefits. Turmeric has been shown to help fight Alzheimer’s […]

Here at Ronaq Restaurant, we absolutely love Indian food and we know you all do too! Whether you’re a fan of spice or not, there is always something for everyone to enjoy. But how much do you really know about […]

Indian cuisine often attempts to blend a few of the six different tastes, which are also called Rasas – sweet, sour, salty, hot, bitter and astringent – into a single dish. As an Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, we know that […]

Not all curries are created equal. In fact, although all of them are meant to be spicy and tasty at the same time, they vary in terms of flavour and heat (and popularity). Each sauce uses a different assortment of […]

Luxurious in every other way including dress and customs, a traditional Indian wedding doesn’t hold back on the food either. Eating is an elaborate ritual in itself; meal times being an important part of home life as they bring the […]

Observing dining etiquette in any country is important as it shows good manners and upbringing. In India however, eating is traditionally considered as an elaborate ritual that should be recognised and respected. Food plays a part in every country’s culture and […]

At Ronaq’s we believe in preparing dishes that are true to their origin and are made with traditional recipes, which means we use a range of different spices that tend to crank up the heat levels. Compared to British cuisine, […]

Christmas is just two days away, so we thought it was the perfect opportunity to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. This time of year is all about spending quality time with our loved ones – so we hope that […]