| India is made popular not because of the Indian curry. | | | | cooking and sharing meals with their guest. Many |
| It's a diverse country which has a rich culture all its | | | | people believe that Indian food is mainly vegetarian, but |
| own. Just think - one country that has more than 40 | | | | in reality, their cuisine contains a wide array of chicken, |
| languages and has more or less 1600 dialects! Each | | | | fish and meat dishes! |
| state has its own unique culture, lifestyle and food. It is | | | | Here are some facts about curry, an ever-popular |
| quite ironic then, that when people from other countries | | | | Indian food: |
| think about Indian cuisine, the first thing that comes into | | | | 1. Curry powder is the key ingredient of a curry dish. |
| their mind is the word 'curry.' Maybe this is a huge | | | | This powder is actually a blend of spices, collectively |
| understatement as curry dishes doesn't even begin to | | | | referred to as garam masala. This spice mix is added |
| describe the wonderful variety that the Indian cuisine | | | | to the dish coupled with other spices to enhance their |
| offers. Each state has its own way of cooking curry | | | | aroma and flavor. |
| dishes, and every household vary in their preparation | | | | 2. Curry recipes differ from one household to the next. |
| of the same dish. In fact, the majority of households in | | | | The basic ingredients used are the same, but each |
| India have their own special Indian curry recipe, | | | | home has its own unique version and special curry |
| especially for the pastes and powders that they pass | | | | blend that they cherish. |
| on from one generation to the next. The common | | | | 3. Curry tastes better if you use quality and fresh |
| denominator for all Indian dishes is the spices that are | | | | ingredients. If possible, avoid commercially available |
| used, which gives them their special flavor and aroma. | | | | mixes. It can actually be fun to experiment with the |
| No doubt about it, Indians love their food! Food plays a | | | | spices while following the main recipe. Of course, |
| major part in their culture. If you have the chance to go | | | | starting from scratch might seem intimidating if you are |
| to one of their festivals, you will be amazed at the | | | | just starting out with cooking Indian food, but a good |
| wide array of different flavors and textures that are | | | | recipe and a grinder is all you'll need and you're good |
| presented. Yes, food is a big deal to them. Everyday | | | | to go! |
| meals involve 2 to 3 main course dishes with various | | | | Nothing beats the flavor and aroma of fresh Indian |
| side dishes. The ultimate sign of hospitality in India is | | | | curry. Try it out for yourself. |