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Let's be upfront. What are the things that first come into your mind when you hear the phrase Indian curry recipes? Some people would say hot, oily, spicy, fatty, rich, not good for your health, difficult to prepare and would take a lot of time to cook. The list goes on.
I will be upfront with you. If curry dishes were badly prepared, so it COULD be all those stuff other people believe it to be. But think about it, the same is true with any other cuisine! Indian curry, although widely popular, is often misunderstood.
Below are the top misconceptions that people have about Indian curry recipes:
1. All Indian cuisine is spicy and hot. This is a grave misconception. While it's true that Indian cooking makes use of a variety of spices, it's really not what makes these dishes spicy. Chilies are the main ingredient that infuses heat to any dish, but adding them to your cooking is really a matter of personal preference and taste. You can easily remove it from your ingredient list if you don't fancy a very spicy dish.
Another thing, not all curries require a long list of different spices. Curry recipes have evolved over the years that there are some dishes that only needs one key spice; and yet the main ingredient is still beautifully enhanced.
2. Eating all kinds of curry dishes in a regular basis is unhealthy. This is very untrue! This is like saying that all Chinese food use soy sauce or all Italian dishes have pasta in it. Look at some curry recipes and you'll be amazed at the multitude of vegetables used to prepare it. Vegetables are seriously good for your health! Who wouldn't love to eat their veggies when prepared in a variety of delicious ways?
Traditionally, curry is prepared using only the freshest ingredients and are always homemade, which means it's made from scratch. This equates to the use of very minimal preservatives. The majority of cooks from India almost always follow this traditional way of cooking and preparing food. Although it may mean that you would need to devote more time to your cooking, but you'll be able to spare your body from the harmful effects of preservatives.
Indian curry recipes also make use of healing and medicinal herbs and spices such as ginger, turmeric, green chilies and garlic. Just think about it, you'll be eating scrumptious medicine!
About this Author
Puneet is the co-author of the cookery book called - The Ultimate Indian Curry Manual. This book is one of its kind, and offers a step-by-step manual for making perfect Indian Curries, revealing a lot of secrets, only known to the Indian Chefs.
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