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Indian Curry, Indian Curries
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What is Curry?
Curry is an English word most probably derived from the South Indian word
Kaikaari. Kaikaari, or its shortened version Kaari, meant vegetables cooked with Kari
leaes, spices and a dash of coconut. It may have become the symbolic British word for
Indian dishes that could be eaten with rice.
Since the British occupation of India started in Bengal before
Madras and some Bengali dishes are called "Torkari" or vegetables stews - the
word curry may have been derived here. Another theory is the root word for curry is
"Karai" or Kadhai" denoting the wok used in Indian kitchens.
In India curry now means gravy. In America many believe curry is an Indian
spice. Curry powder is sold in many supermarkets. Many dishes in America call for curry
powder, which is actually a blend of spices (mainly garam masala) that is mixed with
coriander powder and turmeric. In India, Indians would be confused if you mentioned curry
powder.
There is a plant, however, that has leaves that are called curry leaves or
in Hindi meetha neem or Kadhi leaves. They look like miniature lemon leaves and grow wild
in most forest regions of India and are used as a seasoning
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Curry is now an international dish recognised the world
over. It is a dish with gravy (or is a stew like dish) and had many spices and
seasonings and is flavored with hot and sour tastes.
Curry may or may not be made with curry powder. Curry powder
available in the supermarket is not a single spice but a blend of spice. Curries are made
with many many Indian spice blends. Some curry powder ingredients are: black pepper, chile
pepper, cloves, coriander, fenugreek, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, ginger tumeric and
nutmeg. You can mix your own curry powder according to your tastes or buy it ready mixed
in the spice aisle of your grocery store.
The classic Indian curry often combines the following spices,
coriander, turmeric, fenugreek, cloves, ginger, red and black pepper as well as other
spices. One popular variety of spice blend used in Indian curries is called "Garam
Masala".
A ‘dry’ curry simply means that there is less liquid
involved in the cooking process than you would normally associate with a curry.
Making a Curry
Although Curry is not an Indian word - it has come to represent the varied
dishes that are stew like or a soupy. These dishes are cooked in steps with the
following seasonings which are called masalas
1. A base of spices sautéed in ghee or oil
2. herbs and seasonings like curry leaves or fenugreek may also be added
3. A secondary level of seasonings are added and include all or some of the
following – a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes
4. A third level may include coconut milk, almonds, cashews or cream
5. All curries have a sour taste which may be achieves with lime juice, tamarind,
mango powder, kokum or yogurt
We have all the ingredients in our online store to make great curries.
You may buy individual spices, blends or pastes to make curries -
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