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Curry Powder

Curry Powder is a mix of various spices. Contrary to popular belief, curry is a Western invention and does not reflect any specific Indian food.

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What is a bhuna?

A bhuna is a type of curry in which the spices are cooked in oil with no water.

What are different types of curry?

There are many different types of curry, the most popular types being: Korma, Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, Madras and Rogan Josh.

How much curry powder equals 10 fresh curry leaves?

None. Fresh curry leaves are not related in any way to curry powder. Curry powder is a ground blend of different spices, not including the fresh leaf of the curry tree. There is really no good substitute for fresh curry leaves in a recipe. You could use basil leaves, but the flavor and aroma will be quite different.

Did Queen Victoria like a curry?

Queen Victoria had chicken curry made for her by a man called Abdul Karim. he was a very favoured servant, so think she must have enjoyed the curry. When her subjects heard of her eating curry, they too became interested, and started to eat this new exotic food.

What is more fattening a curry or a burger?

Typically yes, due to the large amounts of oil and ghee used in take-away curries. However if you choose to make the curry yourself, you can control the amount of fats used ( along with the cuts of meat and quality of the other ingredients), to make a very healthy meal. It is only the high fat content in most curries that make them an "unhealthy" food - all the other ingredients are fine.

Curries that are coconut based, or cream based, are the most unhealthy curries. Typically tomato-based sauces are less unhealthy, but generally will still contain a lot of oil, if purchased from a take-away.

How do you cook a pot of curry for 200 people?

Don't even try. How many animals do you want to die?!

Is curry powder a flower?

No, curry powder is a recipe ingredient.

What do you add to curry powder to make curry sauce?

Cream of mushroom soup, or coconut milk, basically some form of cream. Heat.

Whose is male voice on the new currys advert?

Dean Andrews (Ray Carling from Life on Mars & Ashes To Ashes)

What religion doesnt eat curry powder?

Hindus believe that all living things contain a part of the divine spirit. Therefore, all life is sacred. If you take the life of even the smallest creature it is as if you harm part of Brahman. Most pious Hindus, especially Brahmins, are lacto-vegetarians. This means that the only animal food that they eat are dairy foods.

How do you fix a curry that is too thick?

Try and add some water mixed with the most used spice and pour in until less think

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What makes curry orange?

One of the main curry ingredients is the spice tumeric, which is what gives the color.

How much ground curry does a leaf make?

Dried curry leaves are extremely light - 1/4 ounce is nearly a cup by volume of powder. One leaf might make 1/8 teaspoon or less.

Is Indian Curry an English invention?

Not all curries are an English invention, but some of them are. The Balti, for example is an curry invented by the English.

How long does it take to make peppermint curry?

well dear... it would take maybe... 45 years or so. btw make me sound like i have a british accent.

Why does curry stain?

A common and plentiful ingredient in most curry powders is turmeric, a bright yellow spice also used for dying cloth.

What is a good starter if you are cooking thai green curry for a main course?

I have been served with a. tom yum soup, a nice light sour broth, or b. a selection of vegetables in a light tempura batter, so that the veg retains some crunch, with a chilli dipping sauce.

Is there curry in paella?

There is no curry in traditional paella. Paella is a dish that originated from Valencia, Spain. The main ingredients are rice, and saffron. Everyone has a different recipe for paella. Some paella is made from all seafood, some from all meat, and some are a mix of meat and seafood. Here is my recipe for paella. It is easy to make and very authentic tasting. http://www.ehow.com/how_5361271_make-easy-authentic-paella.html