I've been thinking Indian food. And I have been thinking curries. Indian curries have been stereotyped as tomato and cream-based with lots of curry powder or garam masala. Honestly, if we ate like that everyday we'd be a nation with a lot of health problems.
India is a land of diversity even in it's food and curries. We make so many different types of curries with different bases and different spice mixes. Here's a compilation of my favourite curries which you may not have even heard of!
1. Laal Kaalwan (Maharashtrian Red Fish Curry)
The recipe can be found here.
Laal kaalwan is the latest entrant on my list of favourite curries! It's a spicy, tangy curry with an underlying flavour of coconut and onions. It's best served with plain steamed rice and is a must-eat for seafood lovers who are tired of the same old chicken curries.
2. Pink Guava Curry
The recipe can be found here.
Yes, that's right! It's a curry made of pink guavas. Fruity with hints of spice, it's curry like you many have never had (or even heard of!) before! This curry is great for days when you don't feel like having the same old vegetables. Pair it with some wheat paranthas (like these) and you're good to go!
3. Papad ki Dahiwali Sabzi
The recipe can be found here.
Run out of vegetables in the fridge? Don't worry, this curry is here to save the day! This curry is a unique experience of roasted namkeen papads cooked in a lightly spiced rich yogurt gravy. Pair it with some phulkas or steamed rice and relish fresh!
Kerala Style Vegetable Stew
The recipe can be found here.
A medley of vegetables slowly cooked in coconut milk with whole spices. The fragrance of the spices seeps into the curry giving it a gentle taste without being overpowering. This beautiful dish pairs best with steamed rice to make a great one-dish meal. Or you can eat it with some appams if you know how to make them or get your hands on some good ones.
5. Vendakka Moor Kolumbu (Okra in Yoghurt Gravy)
The recipe can be found here.
Sauted okra is cooked in a creamy yoghurt gravy with a South Indian tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds and onions. A rich yet light curry, this one is greatly satisfying for the taste buds and the stomach. It is best had with parathas or phulkas.
India is a land of diversity even in it's food and curries. We make so many different types of curries with different bases and different spice mixes. Here's a compilation of my favourite curries which you may not have even heard of!
1. Laal Kaalwan (Maharashtrian Red Fish Curry)
The recipe can be found here.
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| Laal Kaalwan (Maharashtrian Red Fish Curry) |
2. Pink Guava Curry
The recipe can be found here.
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| Pink Guava Curry |
3. Papad ki Dahiwali Sabzi
The recipe can be found here.
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| Papad ki Dahiwali Sabzi |
Run out of vegetables in the fridge? Don't worry, this curry is here to save the day! This curry is a unique experience of roasted namkeen papads cooked in a lightly spiced rich yogurt gravy. Pair it with some phulkas or steamed rice and relish fresh!
Kerala Style Vegetable Stew
The recipe can be found here.
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| Kerala Style Vegetable Stew |
5. Vendakka Moor Kolumbu (Okra in Yoghurt Gravy)
The recipe can be found here.
 |
| Vendakka Moor Kolumbu (Okra in Yoghurt Gravy) |
Sauted okra is cooked in a creamy yoghurt gravy with a South Indian tempering of curry leaves, mustard seeds and onions. A rich yet light curry, this one is greatly satisfying for the taste buds and the stomach. It is best had with parathas or phulkas.
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