How do you make a good curry?

Question

Using a recipie involving the curry base/gravy

Answer 1

Ok lots of countries have different curries- but all good curries start with a paste of fresh and dried aromatics. I'll give you one example of my Thai curry paste for massaman curry. (like a basic red curry).



Fresh Ingredients

6 cloves of garlic

1 big knob of peeled sliced ginger

1 big knob of peeled sliced galangal (looks like ginger but is shinier, if u cant get just omit it)

4 inches sliced lemongrass from the root up

1/2 red onion, sliced

5 large dried red chillies, soaked for 20 min in boiling water

2 kaffir lime leaves (optional)

3/4 of a turmeric leaf (optional)

2 tbsp fish sauce

Canola oil + peanut oil

1 tbsp tamarind puree



Dry ingredients

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1 tsp coriander seed, ground

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp sugar



Pulse them in a blender and add the oils slowly until it becomes a thick red paste. Do not add too much oil or it will become sloppy. When you cook a curry, start with a little oil and fry the paste in it for a minute until the garlic and onion become slightly cooked and the spices become really fragrant. Then just as it starts to change colour add in the liquid- either chicken stock or in thai food coconut cream and milk. Then add your citrus lemon or lime and cook it down a bit before adding your meat / seafood / veg. Enjoy!

Answer 2

For a good curry, nothing beats the UK's national dish, chicken tikka masala. This easy recipe is really delicious and so much better than takeaway.



Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

900g chicken, boneless

1 small bunch of fresh coriander, chopped

1 tbsp fried onions

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tbsp ginger paste

1/2 tbsp garlic paste

10 green chillies, chopped

100ml yogurt

100ml single cream

juice of 1/2 lime

1/2 tsp garam masala powder



Method

1. Place the coriander, fried onions, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, green chillies, yoghurt, cream and lime juice in a food processor. Blend into a smooth paste.



2. Place the cubed chicken in a large bowl and toss thoroughly with the marinade paste. Sprinkle over the garam masala.



3. Cover with cling film and marinate in the fridge for 1-2 days.



4. Preheat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6.



5. Spread the chicken out evenly in a roasting tray and dot with butter.



6. Roast for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Serve hot from the oven.



If you want to try other curries, take a look at UKTV Food's top 10 curry recipes with everything from fish to vegetable curries. Enjoy!



http://uktv.co.uk/food/homepage/sid/5957



Julia

Answer 3

The best & most delicious curries are the ones made from scratch. Using ready made curry powders, ready made masalas and pastes are convenient but they just dont do justice to a good home made curry from scratch.



JAT PAT CHICKEN CURRY: this is easy & delicious, best of all made from scratch!



Ingredients:



1 lb chicken pieces, boneless/skinless

1 large onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, finely minced

1 inch piece of ginger, peeled & finely minced

1 can of tomato puree (if you use crushed tomatoes, puree them)

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 red chili powder (to taste)

salt to taste

juice of 1 lemon

oil (veg or canola)

water as needed (or chicken stock)

freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish



METHOD:



In a large deep skillet on medium high heat, add 2 tbsp of oil and saute the onion until slightly browned. Add the ginger & garlic, stir fry for 1-2 minutes and add the spices. Stir fry & let the spices cook out for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat well. Once the chicken has turned opaque, add the tomatoes and a little water to cover.



Reduce the heat, cover & let simmer 10-12 minutes. The chicken should be fully cooked but tender & juicy. Add lemon juice, adjust the seasonings, garnish & serve.

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All the spices are easily available in any large grocery store and definitely in any Indian grocery store.



Better yet, PARAMPARA is a really good brand of ready made spice mixutures (masalas) that you can find in any Indian store and they are delicious & easy. It's basically adding chicken, Parampara ready made masala packet & water! They come in lots of flavors too.



http://www.paramparamix.com/product.htm



http://www.ishopindian.com/shop/catalog/...

Answer 4

you cannot get easier than this recipe.



1 onion

2 gloves garlic

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoon curry powder

1 small tin apple sauce

1 small tin tomato puree

1/4 chicken stock

1/2 pint milk

12oz cooked chicken







Method



Fry onions, garlic, spices, sugar and curry powder, Add remaining ingredients, stir well, serve on a bed of rice.

Answer 5

Watch the indian video recipe step by step: recipe is in the video:

Prawn Curry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTA9RgpAeBY

Answer 6

use spices to make your curry tastier

Answer 7

No such thing