CURRIES AROUND THE WORLD

While curries vary within countries and regions, there are some signature ingredients common to each style. The easiest way to add a regional flavour is to use curry pastes, powders or masala blends tailored for the style you want that highlight these ingredients.

Indian

There are too many styles to list but typical seasonings include turmeric, cumin, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, curry leaves, black pepper, chili peppers, onion, ginger and garlic.

Thai

Thin sauces seasoned with onion, garlic, galangal, lemon grass, lime leaf, chili peppers, shrimp paste, fish sauce and coconut milk.

Chinese

Mild blends of spices, similar to Indian curry powder, with onions, potatoes, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce or chili oil.

British

Similar spices to the Indian style, with onion, garlic and ginger, often a tomato sauce, with chicken tikka masala being Britain’s most famous curry dish.

Caribbean

Sweet spices such as allspice and cinnamon added to the Indian-style spices, with onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, citrus, hot chili peppers and coconut.