CURRY SECRET INGREDIENT

Curry Secret Ingredient: Apples: Fruit are often used as secret ingredients in curry. They add sweetness and meld
to create a mild and delectable curry flavor. Grated apples are recommended because of their fiber. Stewing the
apple will add sweetness and balance the spice in the curry.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Honey: Honey is a flower nectar collected by bees. When used as a secret ingredient in
curry, honey will soften meat and add sweetness. Honey can add depth and increase a curry’s spice level by
consolidating the flavor without diluting its spicy personality.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Yogurt: This cultured dairy product is used to add acidity, richness, and sweetness to the
curry. It also balances out the spice level. Common in India, the home of curry, yogurt is a good source of protein,
probiotics, and it strengthens the immune system.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Steak Sauce: This secret ingredient is a common condiment that adds acidity and
richness to the curry. It’s perfect for adding another flavor profile. Oyster sauce can be used as well. They add depth
and a mature flavor, as if the curry was allowed to rest overnight.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Chocolate: Chocolate, in small amounts, can be added as a secret ingredient to curry to
elevate spices and give it a deep, rich flavor. However, if too much chocolate is added, it will destroy the flavor
balance completely.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Coffee: When used in curry, instant coffee brings a bitterness and complexity to the dish,
which enhances the curry flavor. Coffee has anti-aging and slimming properties, but in large amounts will cause the
curry to become bitter. Take caution and add slowly.
Curry Secret Ingredient: Red Wine: This alcoholic beverage is used as a secret ingredient to add acidity, richness,
and depth to the curry. It also tenderizes the meat. The alcohol dissipates while stewing. Red wine contains
antioxidants that protect the skin and prevents signs of aging.

CURRY SPICE
Spice: Cumin: This ancient spice is one of the main spices used in curry. Cumin is invaluable and is the source of
curry’s mouthwatering aroma. Cumin is known for its curative properties, aiding in digestion, treating stomach pains,
and improving liver function.
Spice: Cardamom: Cardamom is one of the main spices in curry. It has a refreshing aroma, sharp spiciness, and
slight bitterness. Cardamom is more commonly used to freshen bad breath, but it is known to burn fat and help with
digestion.
Spice: Clove: One of the spices used in garam masala. It has a strong aroma and is often used to cure tooth aches,
as a deodorizer, and in hot drinks. Reports say that clove as used in medieval Europe to cast away demons because
of its strong scent.
Spice: Coriander: A spice used in many curries. It gives a sweetness and adds a delicate softness to the flavor. The
whole plant is edible. The seeds are dried and used as a spice, while the fresh leaves are better known as cilantro.
Spice: Black Pepper: Black pepper is a common household spice with a refreshing aroma and a sharp flavor. It adds
a depth of spice to curry. Black, green, and white pepper are all made from the same plant. The flavor changes due
to the differential treatment of the peppercorn.
Spice: Cinnamon: A spice with distinguished, refreshing, aroma. Its combination of sweet and spicy add a great
layer of depth to the curry. Cinnamon is made from the dried bark of a cinnamon tree. It’s commonly used in sweets,
but can also be found in spice rubs.
Spice: Turmeric: A main ingredient in curry powder. It’s a herbaceous perennial plant from the ginger family. IT’s
often used to color foods yellow. Turmeric has a sharp, slightly bitter flavor. In Sri Lanka, it is used in place of saffron
to dye cloth.
Spice: Nutmeg: One of the most used spices in the world. It has a mild earthiness and a sweet, refreshing scent. It is
a main ingredient in garam masala. Known for its warming effects, nutmeg is recommended for people who get
cold easily and those who suffer from stomach issues.