Curry is a diverse dish with a vast array of flavors and ingredients that vary by region and personal preference. Whether you prefer a mild korma or a fiery vindaloo, there are countless recipes to choose from. Yet, at the heart of every great curry lies a flavorful broth that forms the foundation of the dish. This basic curry broth can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients and techniques, allowing you to create a delicious and authentic curry dish in your own kitchen.
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BASIC CURRY SAUCE
This is a very versatile Indian curry sauce that can be served as a main course with meats and/or vegetables or as a sauce for dipping or to spice up veggie side dishes. It's great over baked potatoes.
Provided by Lom
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil and margarine in a small skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until very brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Note: This is an important step; if onion is not cooked well, sauce will taste funny.)
- Add ginger and garlic to onion and saute for an additional 2 minutes. Process onion/ginger/garlic mixture in food processor until smooth. Do not rinse food processor.
- Place onion mixture in a large saucepan. Stir in the cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne pepper and cook over low heat until mixture is thick and has the consistency of a paste.
- Puree tomatoes, chile peppers and cilantro in food processor until smooth. Add to onion mixture and stir well over low heat, cooking off moisture from tomatoes and cilantro. Add yogurt a little bit at a time, stirring constantly to avoid curdling.
- Blend the whole mixture in food processor to puree it (for a very smooth sauce). Return to saucepan, add water and increase heat to high; bring sauce to a rolling boil. Cover saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
- To serve with meat, cook the meat first separately, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving over rice or with bread. To serve with vegetables, steam raw veggies first 4 to 5 minutes, then simmer for 5 to 10 minutes in the sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 43 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY
This is our family's favorite winter comfort meal.
Provided by Gerald Peeso
Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and curry powder; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir flour, salt, sugar, and ginger into the onion mixture; cook until smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth and milk into the skillet, stir, and bring to a boil; cook at a boil for 1 minute.
- Stir chicken and lemon juice into the broth to cover completely; cook until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 810.2 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
EASY CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken breasts sauteed and simmered with onion, olive oil and curry powder. Simplest chicken curry you'll ever make! Serve over hot cooked rice with a little side of mango chutney, if desired.
Provided by Aurelie Stalnaker
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft and golden brown. Slowly stir in curry powder. Once ingredients are blended together, add chicken breasts. Cover skillet and simmer over medium low heat for about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Remove cover from skillet and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until sauce reduces. (Note: Make sure that you stir and that dish does not burn, as curry powder burns very easily!)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 81.8 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
RED CURRY BROTH
This is a simple recipe I made up just a while ago with the few ingredients I had at hand and wanted to use up. It will serve 2-3 as a soup and makes a good meal for 1 person. Preparation and cooking times don't include cooking the rice.
Provided by Goldcrest
Categories Clear Soup
Time 25m
Yield 1-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and stir-fry the carrots and spring onion whites for 1 minute. Add the tofu and stir-fry till the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the rice, soy sauce and curry paste, mix well and cook for about 1/2 a minute.
- Add the stock, bring to boil and simmer for 5 minutes
- Remove from heat and add the spring onion greens. Season to taste with salt, pepper and chilli sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.7, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 1090.4, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 16.8
A BASIC CURRY BROTH
This recipe looks yummy. To make a soup, try adding eggs(while stirring), dumplings, chicken, noodles...the possibilities are endless! Adapted from The BowlFood Cookbook.
Provided by Chef Patience
Categories Clear Soup
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a food processor, chop all vegetables into small pieces.
- Melt butter in a large stockpot.
- Add curry powder, stir to combine.
- Add chopped veggies to stock pot, stirring to coat.
- Cook for 30 min, stirring often to prevent burning or sticking.
- Add chicken stock and wine, bring to a boil, then simmer, uncovered for 45 minute.
- Strain the broth through a sieve set over a large heatproof bowl.
- Squeeze the veggies (Carefully! Do not get burned!) to get all of the yummy juices.
- Discard the veggies.
- The broth may be refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 29.9, Sodium 556.3, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 15.3, Protein 17
SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY
Provided by Dorothy Vinson
Categories Chicken Fruit Quick & Easy Wheat/Gluten-Free Raisin Apple Curry Fall Bon Appétit Michigan
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Add onion and garlic to skillet and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in curry powder. Return chicken to skillet. Add apple, apricots and raisins. Add enough broth to just cover mixture. Season with salt. Cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Keep warm. Continue simmering fruit mixture until fruit is tender and sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Spoon over chicken and serve with rice.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your curry broth the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make curry broth. Feel free to experiment with different spices and ingredients to find a flavor that you love.
- Use a good quality stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your curry broth. Use a stock that is made with real bones and vegetables, not just water and flavoring.
- Simmer your broth for a long time: The longer you simmer your broth, the more flavor it will develop. Simmer it for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have the time.
- Taste your broth as you go: Season your broth to taste as you go. Add more spices or salt if needed.
Conclusion:
Curry broth is a versatile and flavorful liquid that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a base for soups, stews, and curries, or it can be used to braise meat or vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious curry broth that will add flavor to your favorite dishes.
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