Hi, I’m Nirvani Govender

I’m the founder of Durban’s Indian Delights, and this little business started with something very simple, missing the food and flavours of home.

I’m originally from KwaZulu Natal, South Africa and moved to Scotland with my 2 little girls and 1 fur baby in 2024. Durban style Indian food has always been part of my life: hot samoosas, proper garage pies, spicy sausages, curries and the unmistakable smell of masala, chillies and fresh herbs coming from the kitchen.

When I started Durban’s Indian Delights in November 2024, the idea was simply to recreate some of those familiar tastes here in the UK. What began in my home kitchen has grown into a small food business sending a little taste of Durban to customers across the country.

So, what is Durban Indian food?

Durban is home to one of the largest Indian communities outside India, and over generations its food developed its own distinctive South African identity.

It’s bold, aromatic and full of flavour. Think fragrant spices, curry leaves, chillies, ginger and garlic, and dishes such as Durban curries and bunny chow, alongside much loved South African favourites like samoosas and garage pies.

It isn’t quite the same as the Indian food most people in the UK are familiar with, and that’s exactly what makes it special.

Made in small batches, with a taste of home ❤️

Most of what you see at Durban’s Indian Delights is still handmade by me in small batches. From folding samoosas to developing spice blends and making our cook-in sauces, I want the food to taste like something that came from a Durban family kitchen rather than a factory.

The business is growing too. I’m now working with other businesses, developing our range of authentic South African spices and exploring ways of bringing Durban flavours to even more people across the UK.

For South Africans, I hope opening one of my parcels feels a little bit like home.

And if you’ve never tasted Durban food before, welcome, I can’t wait for you to discover it.

Nirvani  x
Founder, Durban’s Indian Delights