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Parramatta is Australia’s undisputed gateway to India. And it’s proving very good for business

Economic links between western Sydney and the world’s most populous nation are on the rise.

  • Matt Wade and Mostafa Rachwani

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Sloane said she had been “super chuffed” to receive supportive messages from former NSW Liberal premiers Gladys Berejiklian and Mike Baird, and Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane heckled during visit to Parramatta

A protester shouted at Sloane to “go on back to Vaucluse” as the opposition leader tried to woo voters in western Sydney. Sloane says she’s not afraid to have “difficult conversations”.

  • Megan Gorrey
Jaipur Sweets in Harris Park.

This Indian sweet shop draws crowds for its syrup-soaked jalebi

Also on high rotation is the gulab jamun, sweet dumplings made on a base of khoya, fried until golden, soaked in flavoured syrup and served hot.

  • David Matthews
A display of hundreds of sweets greet diners.

This Harris Park restaurant sells Indian sweets by weight

Don’t leave without grabbing rose burfi, cham cham or moti pak from the stacked front bar.

  • David Matthews
Ginger Indian is geared towards Mughlai cuisine.

This cosy cottage in Harris Park serves richly-spiced Mughlai cuisine

Tandoor drumsticks and paneer tikka are musts for starters, while the darbari sees a buttery, tomato-laced gravy form the base for slow-simmered chicken.

  • David Matthews
Southern Indian favourite Dosa Hut.

Head to this Harris Park restaurant for crisp, crepe-like dosa

The masala dosa is served thali-style with an array of side dishes, as is the biryani, layered with aromatic basmati rice, onion, ghee and spices.

  • David Matthews
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The sign that welcomes visitors to the area at present, on Wigram Street in Harris Park.

Harris Park’s Little India will get welcome gate, but it’s already running late

After a divisive campaign, the welcome gate for Harris Park’s Little India will be far from the Chinatown-style arch originally promised.

  • Ellie Busby
Shri’s roti thali special.
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Shri Refreshment Bar

Street stall offering snacks and fuss-free thali all day, every day.

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‘Perplexing’: Little India’s vision for a grand gate replaced with floral sculptures

Parramatta’s federal MP has become involved in a fight over whether Harris Park should have a gate – or flowers.

  • Anthony Segaert
Customers outside Rocket Kulfi.

This Harris Park stall sells saffron and pistachio ice-cream in the shape of a rocket

The frozen Indian dessert is made by hand and comes in flavours like saffron, almond, pistachio and cashew.

  • David Matthews