What you need to know about Indian spices and Curry

Indian curry  is known worldwide for the varietyfenugreek, cloves, ginger, red, black pepper and
of spices and ingredients used in the preparationothers. Garam Masala is one of the most popular
of different types of food. Everyone is aware ofspice blend used in the preparation of Indian curry.
amazing taste of Indian curry which is over 5000•    Tadka- It is basically the process of
years old and is usually a gravy dish or a stewfrying all spices together to get taste and
like dish with spices and seasonings. It is flavoredfragrance. The oil used should be hot and one
with hot and sour tastes. However this Indianshould take care not to allow spices to get burnt.
curry has now become really famous in the UK•    Masala- Masala is the most common
that is why you will find several Indian restaurantsingredient used in the Indian food. You can find
in the UK serving Indian curry.different types of masala in the market for
Each part of the India specializes in unique fooddifferent dishes.
item. Let’s discuss some of the most•    Turmeric- It is also known as
commonly used Indian food terms or‘Haldi’. It is a yellow powder which comes
preparations.from grinding a dried plant root. It has anti-oxidant
•    Spices- No Indian food gives thatproperties and is known for digestive properties
mesmerizing taste and fragrance without usingand for fighting against leukemia.
awesome spices. When the spices are heated•    Cumin- It is known as ‘Jeera’.
they release favor and aroma which is reallyIndian curries and vegetables generally use jeera
tempting.for flavor purposes. It has digestive properties
•    Curry- The Indian curry uses severaland also possesses cooling properties.
spices and ingredients like coriander, turmeric,