Indian Curry – More Reasons to Love it
Are you looking for an exciting twist in the Indian curry traditional flavor? There are many varieties of the authentic curry, and I am going to show you one. The word ‘curry’ is almost synonymous to Indian cuisine and holds its own special place. The curry has evolved over the generations and has gained new meaning and depth. Its origins are rooted in South Indian cuisine. Back then, curry is known as a dry meat or vegetable dish mixed with dry herbs and spices. Of course, the authentic curry is an irresistible fusion of insatiable flavor and aroma.
Today, as the curry continues to evolve, many versions of curry can be found. From the usual dry preparation, curry is now popularly known as spicy gravy based on a sauce. The great news is, authentic Indian curry is so simple to cook and prepare. It’s great when served with basmati rice, or its perfect Indian bread companion – naan or roti. Many people across the globe prefer to eat curry with rice. It can be made spicy or bland depending on the preferences of the cook.
If you want to explore new cooking techniques, new tastes, or you just want to add a bit of pizzazz to your usual dish, you can try experimenting different curry recipes and from there, make your own unique version. Indian curry is a perfect meal to serve to your family or guests as it can easily find a special place in the platter. Curry can actually be prepared in 10 minutes!
Below are some valuable curry-making tips:
1. Make sure to use only fresh ingredients. You’ll notice the difference in taste!
2. Don’t let the spices turn black while cooking them.
3. For best results, store your spices in air tight containers, or else the flavor and aroma will be affected.
4. Remember that overcooking your spices may lead to losing their nutritional properties. Yes, the ingredients used in curry are very beneficial to your health!
5. Keep in mind that fresh ingredients are the makings of a great tasting curry. Avoid substituting your spices with commercially available curry powder. It will affect its taste and lose its authenticity.
6. If you want to keep your spices fresh, you can keep them in the freezer.
7. To judge how hot your chilies are, you would need to put your head over the spices as they cook and breathe in. If your eyes, water, then that means that your chilies are hot enough.
Try experimenting with different authentic Indian curry versions. You might come up with a delectable dish that you can pass on to your family!
