Our story
Embrace the essence of India in the heart of Alsace
Between India and Alsace
In a charming small Alsatian village, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Table Indienne was born from an aspiration to not only cook Indian recipes, but also to master them in their most authentic form.
Our journey began when I found myself trying to recreate the vibrant dishes of India amidst the picturesque landscapes of France.
One of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome was not the techniques of this elaborate cuisine, but the simple acquisition of the myriad spices that are the soul of Indian gastronomy. Nestled a 40-minute drive from any specialized grocery store, my access to basic Indian ingredients like ghee or paneer was almost non-existent. It was then that chance led me to a discovery through my mother-in-law: an organic farm just 10 minutes from our home that provided the raw materials needed to make these essential ingredients. The realization that a local French farm could fuel my passion for Indian cuisine was more than a pleasure, it was a revelation.
But the story of Table Indienne doesn't just come from me, it also comes from my Alsatian family.
The pantry contained few traces of Indian culinary heritage. When my sister-in-law ventured to try her hand at Indian cooking, the idea of buying a whole packet of spices to sprinkle a few discouraged her. Seeing her struggle with excess and waste, an idea came to me. To truly introduce and share the joy of Indian cooking with novices, we had to rethink our approach. That's when Table Indienne found its true essence. We envisioned a way to provide the required amount of spices for a single dish, eliminating waste and simplifying the process. We introduced kits – carefully selected organic spice packs – perfectly portioned to create your favorite Indian dishes without leaving leftovers to dry at the bottom of your spice rack.
Today, we are proud to offer you not only these easy-to-use spice kits, but also fresh, organic ghee, produced locally right here in Alsace.
Most of our products are made to order, which guarantees their purity and authenticity. By combining local and exotic ingredients, we are able to reduce our ecological footprint and support our community while offering you a taste of India that is perfectly suited to your palate. At La Table Indienne, we invite you to embark on a culinary adventure with ease and without waste. Let the aromas of India fill your kitchen with our custom spice kits and enjoy the warmth of homemade ghee that connects the Indian subcontinent to the welcoming villages of France. And for those who have already joined the adventure, you can also find your favorite organic spices in larger quantities in our online store. We regularly place orders with local producers in India when we have enough orders to replenish our stocks. Join us at La Table Indienne, where every pinch of spice is a nod to sustainability and every dish celebrates the blending of cultures.
