Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Almanac inquiry - What is curry made of?

What is curry made of?

Curry is made of spices such as turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, clove, coriander seed and mustard seed.

Curry is a condiment mixed with many spices, mainly including turmeric, pepper, cinnamon, clove, coriander seed, mustard seed, turmeric powder and so on. These spices are ground and mixed to form a condiment with strong aroma and unique taste. In addition to spices, curry may contain other ingredients, such as salt, sugar, coconut milk, yogurt, peanut butter, etc., which can increase the taste and nutritional value of curry.

Different kinds of curry may contain different ingredients, so the taste and fragrance will be different. The method of making curry is very simple. You just need to mix the required spices together, grind them into powder, then add a proper amount of water or other liquid, and boil them before use.

The origin of curry name

Curry's proper name evolved from "kari", and its Hindi name is kuri. In the English-speaking area of India (that is, southern India), ku rly is spelled in English, while in Tamil Nadu province in southern India, ku rly is spelled as KALRI, which is gravy or sauce with rice or bread as the staple food.

There is also a saying that this word exists in the cooking literature of Old English14th century, and it is spelled KULY and comes from French kuile (literally translated as cooking). Curry in Tamil refers to a kind of sauce, which is a combination of various dishes in South India. It is made of vegetables or meat and is often eaten with rice.