Monthly Archives: December 2007

The Health Benefits of Fenugreek

Fenugreek is a spice that is used a lot when making curries and is basic ingredient of five-spice powder and curry powders. But, as well as adding flavor to curries, fenugreek also has a variety of medicinal applications. A quick … Continue reading

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What Is A Balti Curry?

The Balti curry first appeared in the city of Birmingham (in the West Midlands region of England) in the 1970s, and was invented by members of the Kashmiri and Pakistani comunities. During the 1970s, Birmingham Balti cafes opened serving cheap … Continue reading

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Aloo Gobi (Spiced Potato And Cauliflower) Recipe Review

Hi, Ray here again. It’s time to try another curry Focus recipe. I decided to try the Aloo Gobi (Spiced Potato and Cauliflower). This is a really simple recipe with only a few ingredients. First, I chopped up the cauliflower … Continue reading

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How To Make Your Own Curry Powder

Curry powder is a mix of spices that have been heated and then ground into a powder. You use curry powder, instead of the individual spices, when you are cooking. There’s a Curry Focus article describing curry powder here and … Continue reading

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