{"title":"Curry Powders","description":"\u003cp\u003eA curry powder is a complete spice blend, ground ready to use, that forms the base of a curry on its own. In Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu it is the everyday way to cook: a spoonful of thool or kudu goes into the pan with onions, curry leaves and pandan, and coconut milk follows. In Britain, curry powder also means the mild or hot Madras blends that shaped the high street curry house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference is roasting. Roasted curry powder, the dark, smoky Sri Lankan blend, is made by dry roasting coriander, cumin, fennel, curry leaves and spices before grinding, and it is used for meat, chicken and fish. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/everyday-curry-powder\"\u003eEveryday curry powder\u003c\/a\u003e is unroasted and lighter, for vegetable, lentil and white curries. Jaffna curry powder is the hot, red, chilli-rich style of northern Sri Lanka, and Madras curry powder is the familiar golden blend of British and South Indian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig bags of roasted curry powder are common in homes that cook curry daily, while smaller packs suit anyone trying Sri Lankan cooking for the first time. Keep the powder in a sealed tin or jar, and dry roast a spoonful in a pan for a minute to revive an older batch. For single spices, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-spices\"\u003eground spices\u003c\/a\u003e, for ready Sri Lankan pastes, Sri Lankan curry mixes, and for everything else, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spices-and-masalas\"\u003espices and masalas\u003c\/a\u003e department.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aachi-curry-masala-hot-100g","title":"Aachi Curry Masala Hot 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eAachi Curry Masala (Hot) is an all-purpose curry powder for everyday Indian cooking, labelled hot on the front of the pack. Coriander and red chilli form the base, with cumin, turmeric, fennel, fenugreek and cinnamon for aroma. Rice, gram dhal and toor dal are ground into the blend as well, a South Indian habit that helps give the gravy body. The side panel suggests it for mutton curry, chicken curry, peas kurma and aloo mutter, and it works across vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes alike. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/everyday-curry-powder\"\u003eEveryday Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFry onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes in oil until soft, then stir in the curry masala and cook for a minute so the spices release their aroma. Add your meat, chicken or vegetables with water and simmer until tender and the gravy thickens. The pack says to add the required quantity of curry masala together with chilli powder, so you can push the heat higher if you like. Season with salt to taste and serve with steamed rice or roti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot blend of coriander and red chilli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes rice, gram dhal and toor dal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo allergens in the ingredient list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, imported by BTM International UK Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aachi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366622085459,"sku":null,"price":1.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/aachi-curry-masala-hot-100g-front.png?v=1791973960"},{"product_id":"babas-hot-and-spicy-meat-curry-powder-250g","title":"Baba's Hot \u0026 Spicy Meat Curry Powder 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaba's Hot \u0026amp; Spicy Meat Curry Powder is the fiery version of the Malaysian meat curry blend from Baba's, made for the rich, red chicken, mutton and beef curries of Malaysian and Singaporean Indian kitchens. Coriander and chilli lead, with fennel, cumin and turmeric, white and black pepper, and the warm whole spices of a kari daging: cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, bay leaf, clove and nutmeg. A little dhall and rice help the gravy thicken. The front of the pack shows it for both meat and chicken. Find more ready blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/everyday-curry-powder\"\u003eEveryday Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chicken curry on the back serves 5. Saute 1 cup of cooking oil with cinnamon, star anise, cloves, cardamom, cumin and fennel seeds, a sliced onion, curry leaves and blended garlic and ginger for 3 minutes. Add half a chicken (500g), 2 potatoes and 2 tomatoes and cook with the lid on for 3 minutes. Add 7 tbsp (75g) of the curry powder, 1 tbsp of salt and 4 cups (900ml) of water, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Finish with 14 cashew nuts blended with 200ml of water, lower the flame and cook for 3 more minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot and spicy blend for meat and chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo added salt in the ingredient list, so season to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal and vege origin marks on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baba's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55397422956883,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/babas-hot-and-spicy-meat-curry-powder-250g-front.png?v=1792087421"},{"product_id":"babas-meat-curry-powder-250g","title":"Baba's Meat Curry Powder 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaba's Meat Curry Powder is the everyday Malaysian blend for kari daging and kari ayam, the deep red meat and chicken curries of Malaysian and Singaporean Indian homes. Coriander and chilli lead, with fennel, cumin and turmeric, white and black pepper, and the whole spices that give the gravy its warmth: cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, bay leaf, clove and nutmeg. A little dhall and rice in the mix help the gravy thicken as it cooks. Find more ready blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/everyday-curry-powder\"\u003eEveryday Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix a few spoonfuls of the powder with a little water into a thick paste. Fry sliced onion, garlic, ginger and curry leaves in oil, add the paste and cook it until the oil separates, then add chicken, mutton or beef with potatoes and tomatoes. Pour in water, season with salt, and simmer until the meat is tender and the gravy has thickened. Coconut milk stirred in near the end gives a richer, rounder curry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo salt in the ingredient list, so season to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay contain traces of cashew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal and vegetarian marks on the pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Malaysia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Baba's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568538075475,"sku":null,"price":2.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/babas-meat-curry-powder-250g-front.png?v=1792749605"},{"product_id":"enrich-roasted-curry-powder-900g","title":"Enrich Roasted Curry Powder 900g","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnrich Roasted Curry Powder is a Sri Lankan curry powder made the island way, with the whole spices roasted dark before grinding. Coriander, cumin, fennel and fenugreek lead the blend, with black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg, and the Sri Lankan touches of red rice, curry leaves, pandan leaves and lemon grass. It gives the dark, toasty colour and smoky depth of a Sri Lankan meat curry or black pork curry, and works as well with vegetables and dhal. The 900g jar suits a house that cooks curry most days. Find more blends in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roasted-curry-powder\"\u003eRoasted Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label suggests 1 to 2 tablespoons for a curry of meat, vegetables or lentils, depending on taste. Add it after the onions, garlic, ginger and curry leaves have softened in oil, fry for a minute until fragrant, then add the meat or vegetables with coconut milk or water. A pinch stirred in near the end deepens the colour of a finished curry. Always use a dry spoon and close the lid tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted with red rice, curry leaves and pandan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 900g jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Enrich","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572210647379,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/enrich-roasted-curry-powder-900g-front.png?v=1792767137"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/curry-powders.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}