How to Make Curry

Are you looking for a great curry recipe? This page will teach you how to make curry, step by step, with a recipe you can adjust for any type of curry. So whether you want to make chicken curry, beef curry, or a vegetarian curry, read on to learn how to make curry.

Curry is a regional dish, with infinite variations. There are a few basic principles you can use when cooking curry, to develop a curry that becomes your personal house specialty.

What you put in your curry powder is a matter of personal taste. For the recipe that follows you'll need 2-3 tablespoons of curry powder.

1. A basic curry powder might include:
   • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
   • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
   • 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
   • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2. Feel free to adjust the quantities up or down, to your taste.
3. Additional spices you may wish to include in your curry powder are:
   • Fenugreek seeds
   • Caraway seeds
   • Fennel seeds
   • Cinnamon
   • Cardamom
   • Ginger
   • Cloves
   • Mace

Aromatic vegetables, such as onions and garlic, are typically used in all curries.

1. Sauté the curry powder you prepared in step 1 in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
2. Add 1 cup chopped onion, and cook until soft.
3. If desired, you can add 1-2 cloves of garlic (minced), a 1 inch piece of ginger (grated), and/or 1-2 green chile peppers (chopped)

1. Add 3 cups of meat, vegetables, beans, or tofu to the pan, and saute until cooked. If you are using a mix of vegetables, add the longest cooking foods first.
2. Add 1 can chopped tomatoes or 1 cup sour cream, or both. If using tomatoes, simmer for 15 minutes. Add the sour cream wen everything else is cooked, and just heat it through. Do not boil.
3. Serve over rice.