Category: Spices

There are three main types of Thai curries—red, yellow, and green—which are categorized by the color of the curry paste. The color of the chilies and other ingredients gives each curry its distinct hue. What color is curry powder? yellow colorCurry powder lends a bold, traditional Indian flavor and distinctive yellow color to your cooking. […]

The typical supermarket curry powder usually consists of coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and red pepper, although each brand is different. What powders are in curry powder? In the United States, curry powder is expected to contain at least these ingredients: turmeric, coriander, fenugreek, cinnamon, cumin, black pepper, ginger, and cardamom. What can be substituted for […]

The paprika and tomato give the curry a beautiful deep red colour which looks spicy hot even though it’s not. Order a mild chicken curry at curry house and you will usually receive something that is quite creamy, heavy and unhealthy. No need for cream here. This garlic and paprika chicken curry is healthy! What […]

Cooking with Cayenne pepper The versatility of the Cayenne’s spice is a great advantage to most curry dishes and can be used both to bolster sauces and to marinate meat, fish and vegetables. We recommend adding it liberally to your curry but a word of warning; it’s not for the faint of pallet! What spices […]

This brand tastes good, but the “No MSG Added” is misleading because it contains “yeast extract” which contains free glutamate just like MSG and is used for the same purpose as a flavor enhancer. Is there MSG in Japanese Curry? Homemade Japanese Curry Roux No MSG, artificial flavors and other food additives that are commonly […]

Curries derive their spice from peppers—fresh, dried, blended in a paste or in powdered form—so adding extra chili peppers is an easy way to make your curry spicier. If you make your own curry or garam masala spice blend, add extra cayenne pepper to the mix. What makes Indian curry hot? Much of the heat […]

Much of the heat in hot Indian or Indian-style curries comes from the use of hot peppers, and the powdered chili is one of the most convenient forms. Unlike other forms of hot pepper where the heat can vary, powdered chili peppers have a consistent heat level that gets distributed evenly in the dish. What […]

Once you’ve made your spice mixes, the best way to store them is in an airtight container that is kept in a cool, dark place, as spices degrade faster when exposed to light and air. How long does curry powder last once opened? Properly stored, curry powder will generally stay at best quality for about […]

What is the best curry brand? Kokumaro (Critic’s Pick) Manufacturer: House Foods. Java Curry (Critic’s Pick) Manufacturer: House Foods. Vermont Curry. Manufacturer: House Foods. Zeppin (Critic’s Pick) Manufacturer: Glico. Premium. Manufacturer: Glico. Premium Golden. Manufacturer: S&B. Tasty Curry Sauce Mix. Manufacturer: S&B. Golden Curry. Manufacturer: S&B. Which curry roux is best? Best overall: Torokeru and […]

Curry, the dish, on the other hand, is a generic term for sauce-based dishes with curry sauce or curry powder as the base, plus some combination of meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, coconut milk, onions, fresh ginger, kaffir lime leaves and other ingredients. What is typically in curry? Simply put, it is a ‘dry mixture of […]

Allspice v Mixed Spice Allspice: Uses: Allspice is more commonly used in savoury dishes and is a popular ingredient in Jerk mixes, curry powders, meat seasonings, mulled wine spices and tagine blends. Use sparingly. Can you use allspice in curry? Spices. The flavor powerhouse! A mix of curry powder, turmeric, and allspice make this curry […]

There is nothing inauthentic about using sugar in an Indian dish, even a savory one. For example, Gujarati cooks often add raw sugar (jaggery) to daal and curries. Quoth Wikipedia: “It is common to add a little sugar or jaggery to some of the sabzi/shaak and daal. Is there sugar in curry? A single portion […]

Curry powder works best when it’s mixed with other flavorful spices and foods so that it’s not the main flavor. Use curry powder with onions and garlic for a great flavor. Other spices often used with curry powder include ginger, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper flakes. How can I make curry powder better? Add […]

You should spice your curry with this in mind. Many Indian recipes use a little of both yogurt and cream, which is another possibility if you find yogurt a bit strong. The addition of crème fraîche is not authentic, but surprisingly similar in taste to Indian yogurt. What can I use instead of cream in […]

Here’s how you make your curry deeper and darker: Take some water in a deep-bottomed pan and add some black tea leaves to it. Boil the water till it attains a black colour. Add this water to your curry while cooking to get that perfect deep brown tinge. How can I make my curry more […]

Curry Basics onions (fried till translucent or browned in oil) spices/herbs– some for heat(chilli/masala/pepper) and some for depth of flavour (garam masala, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, curry leaves and fresh coriander) & others (turmeric, saffron) What are the basics of curry? Sodha numbers the essentials at four: ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. “Indian cooks […]

A little palm sugar or jaggery (cane sugar) helps take the edge off the sourness whilst it remains a flavour profile in the dish. Sugars can also help to neutralise spicy heat. They do this by absorbing oils ( which changes the taste). What sugar is best for curry? 6. Jaggery. Jaggery is a type […]

The spice blend most often used in an Indian curry is garam masala. One of the main ingredients in curry powder is turmeric. Other spices that can be incorporated include everything from ginger, cinnamon, garlic, and cloves to mustard seed, black pepper, and fennel seed. What spices go in Indian curry? The 10 Basic Spices […]

A curry that is too hot to handle can be defused by the addition of a little dairy. A tablespoon of yoghurt, a dollop of cream or even a sprinkle of cheese does wonders to cool the hot spices in the dish. How do I balance too much curry paste? 6 Quick Ways to Tone […]

garam masala. The closest thing to the store bought “curry powder” that is commonly used in the Indian kitchen is the garam masala. There are many other spice mixtures available in Indian (and Indian stores) that can also be called curry powder, but if you have to guess what someone means by curry powder, garam […]