A simple and logical approach to cooking delicious curries and accompaniments!
Curry leaves are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine, and are often used to add flavor and aroma to a wide variety of dishes. They are small, shiny, dark green leaves that come from the curry tree, which is native Continue reading Curry Leaves
Sugar is a common ingredient in many curries and is used to balance out the spicy, sour, and salty flavors. While some curries may not require any sugar at all, others may need a small amount to balance the flavors. Continue reading Sugar
Asafoetida, also known as hing, is a pungent spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It is derived from the resin of the Ferula plant, which is native to Iran and Afghanistan. Asafoetida has a strong, unique flavor and Continue reading Asafoetida
(Capsicum tetragonum) Also called: Tomato pepper; tomato squash pepper, pimientó, tomato pimentó, pimentón, Hungarian paprika, noble paprika, sweet paprika A rosey brown to scarlet red powder that varies in taste from mild and sweet to very hot. It is the Continue reading Paprika
(Cuminum Cyminum) Also called: Cummin In Hindi: Jeera In Indonesian: Jinta This is the dried seed of an annual plant related to parsley and indigenous to the Upper Nile region. It resembles the caraway seed with which it is often Continue reading Cumin
This is a very quick and easy curry to make if you’re short of time in the evening, or it could be used a simple accompaniment to larger main course. Desiccated coconut is used here to give the curry some Continue reading Egg Curry in a Coconut Masala
Coconut is a versatile ingredient that is commonly used in curries and other dishes in Indian cuisine. It is a staple ingredient in the cuisine of Kerala and is also widely used in coastal regions of India. Coconut can be Continue reading Coconut
Turmeric is a spice that is widely used in Indian cuisine, and is an important ingredient in many curries and other dishes. It is a member of the ginger family, and has a bright yellow color and a slightly bitter, Continue reading Tumeric