Category "curry"

Is it worth making Thai red curry paste from scratch

I noticed that many Thai curry recipes start with a foundation of red curry paste. My local grocery store has one, small, overpriced jar of the stuff. The Asia

Why is garam masala in many curry paste/powder recipes?

Garam masala, of course, is a blend of warming spices. However, many of those spices are listed individually in recipes for curry pastes and powders that also c

Cooking a chicken and vegetable curry using a curry paste

Can I substitute green Harissa paste for Thai green curry paste in a chicken curry and in what proportions?

What vegetables should I add to a japanese curry? [closed]

I am preparing my first Japenese Curry (cheating incredibly by using the S&B Golden Curry Medium Hot box) and it suggests adding "vegetabl

Why does curry flavor improve overnight (beyond the effects of permeation and infusion)?

The flavor of a curry usually improves overnight. Harsh overtones mellow and disparate elements combine for a richer, more coherent result. Some people think th

How to correctly infuse cream into vegetables

I tried to cook a butternut squash curry, and I feel that the squash wasn't exactly "infused" with the sauce. I've had similar experiences with making gratin, a

What are the authentic traditional ingredients for Naan bread?

I would like to know what the authentic and traditional ingredients for Naan bread are. There are many recipes that use some ingredients but not others and the

can anyone explain why oil separation in a curry is indicator that the food is cooked? [duplicate]

I'm addicted to curries and recently I participated on an internet discussion about oil separation in a curry. It is conventional wisdom that

What can I use as a replacement for Curry Powder?

I do not like the taste of curry powder. I have a recipe that calls for the use of this spice. What do you suggest that I can use in place of the curry powder?

When (and how) do I add a pre-packaged japanese curry to a slow-cooker?

Opinions across the internet vary on the most effective time (and method) of adding the curry roux to the slow-cooker. Is the most optimal means to melt the ro

Type of salt to use for Indian recipes

I cook lots of Indian food - can I use kosher salt\crystallized sea salt for my curries? I like the way you have more control on how much salt you're adding bec

How to best cook potatoes to be used in a curry?

My favorite restaurants always manage to impart the flavors of the various spices used to the potatoes, rather than only having the potato's own flavor. Howeve

Indian Curry: Frying spices vs marinating the meat in them

I'm on a bit of a quest to make a great lamb vindaloo, and through my research I've seen two pieces of advice (often given together) that I can't quite reconcil

How do I thicken my Japanese curry after the fact?

I made a lamb based Japanese curry in a slow cooker and unlike my previous efforts (using many of the same ingredients, though in different proportions), it tur

Murgh Shahi Korma

My father in law thinks "korma" may refer to dates, but it's supposed to be derived from the Urdu term for braising. The other two words "shahi" and "murgh" see

toning down the fresh chilli picquancy

I like to use green finger chillies in my curries more for the flavour than for the heat, but in order for me to be able to cook out the rawness of the chillies

What variety of shrimp paste should I use for Brazilian Vatapa?

I recently saw a recipe for vatapa, a Brazilian shrimp stew that looks kind of like a curry gravy in texture. The recipe calls for a reconstituting handful of d

What is the combination of spices for garam masala? [closed]

It's been a while since I've been able to get my hands on real garam masala. I bought some garam masala from a store last week and was disappo

What is the quickest way to defrost a vegetable curry without a microwave?

I use gas stove. What is the quickest way to defrost a vegetable curry without a microwave?

added more yogurt to curry - can I fix it?

I've accidentally added more yogurt than I should've (I tipped the box of yogurt rather than spoon it out) and now the flavour / smell of yogurt and its sournes