Monthly Archives: November 2007

Recipe Review for Massaman Chicken

Hi, Ray again. Time for another Curry Focus recipe taste test. The recipe for Massaman chicken curry looks great and was chosen. As usual, I already had most of the ingredients in the house so only a few ingredients needed … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Indian Curry Spices Fresh

Spices are not cheap, so you need to look after them. You are probably aware that a spice will lose its power and flavour as time goes by, even when it is stored in an airtight container. Air gets into … Continue reading

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An Update on Curcumin, Turmeric and Your Health

One of the main spices used in Indian cooking is turmeric – you’ll find it being added to most curries. More recently its medicinal applications are being investigated. Earlier this month we wrote about how one of the compounds in … Continue reading

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Review of Tarka Dhal Recipe

Time for another dish from the Curry Focus website recipes. A few weeks ago I made a great dhal and decided to try the Tarka Dhal recipe and see how this compared to my previous effort. I already had everything … Continue reading

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How Easy It Is To Make Garam Masala

Garam masala is a mix of several spices and there are lots of different garam masala recipes. The Curry Focus website so far has two recipes for garam masala, and you can check them out here and here. You’ll find … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Turkey Curry

Once again, Thanksgiving is nearly upon us and plans are being made, and finalized, as to who hosts the traditional family meal and what to do over the long weekend. My family is much the same as most, I guess. … Continue reading

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What Puts The Heat Into Chile Peppers?

Chile peppers are used in a wide variety of hot and spicy foods, especially curries. Chile peppers originally came from South and Central America and they are used worldwide today in different cooking styles. India produces the largest amount of … Continue reading

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What Is Okra?

Okra is the edible green fruit from the okra plant. Amongst other names, okra is also called ladies, or lady’s, fingers and, in the southern United States, it is also known as gumbo. Bhindi bhaji is a delicious Indain curry … Continue reading

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The Roles of Cinnamon and Cassia in Type 2 Diabetes and Your Health

This is the second article in a short series about your health and Indian curry spices. The first article, called “Turmeric. Is It a Spice or Medicine??” and you can read it here. There are a lot of articles on … Continue reading

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Review of the Beef Dopiaza Recipe

Hi, Ray here again. It’s the weekend again so it’s time to cook another delicious curry from the Curry Focus website. The Beef Dopiaza recipe looks pretty easy so that’s the choice for this weekend. All I needed to buy … Continue reading

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