Curry powder
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Asia |
| Details | |
| Type | Curry |
| Main ingredient(s) | Spices (coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers) |
Curry powder is a spice mix of widely varying composition based on South Asian cuisine. Curry powder and the contemporary English use of the word "curry" are Western inventions and do not reflect any specific South Asian food, though a similar mixture of spices used in north South Asia is called garam masala. The word "curry" is derived from the Tamil word kari meaning "sauce, relish for rice".[1][2] However, use of curry was prevalent in South Asia much before the advent of Europeans in India. In fact, almost 4000 years prior to the advent of Europeans, curry with key ingredients of ginger, garlic, and turmeric was used in the Indus Valley Civilization.[3] However, chili peppers, today a vital ingredient in both European and South Asian curry, was brought to South Asia from the Americas through the Columbian Exchange in the 16th century.
Ingredients
Most curry powder recipes include coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers in their blends. Depending on the recipe, additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic, asafoetida, fennel seed, caraway, cinnamon, clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, long pepper, and black pepper may also be included. Quality curry powder will contain curry leaf.[4][citation needed] However, the Portuguese importation of the chilli pepper from Brazil and their mixing of other Asian spices enabled the development of 'curi'.[clarification needed][5]
Nutritional information
1 tablespoon of curry powder contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA:[6]
- Calories : 20 kcal
- Fat: 0.87 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.66 g
- Fibers: 2.1 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
See also
References
- ↑ "curry, n.2". OED Online. June 2013. Oxford University Press. Retrieved: 29 August 2013.
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- ↑ http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2013/01/indus_civilization_food_how_scientists_are_figuring_out_what_curry_was_like.single.html
- ↑ http://www.mccormick.com/Spices-and-Flavors/Herbs-and-Spices/Spices/Curry-Powder
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