What Spices Should You Choose to Cook Authentic Beef Madras Curry Recipe
The hallmark of authentic Indian curries is potent flavours and vibrant colours. They are made with fresh ingredients and a combination of aromatic spices. A beef curry is a comforting dish with the right balance of spice and a hint of sweetness. To save on cooking time, meats should be prepared in pressure cookers as it tenderises the core ingredient much faster than when you cook it in a regular pot.
A beef Madras curry recipe if followed strictly will leave you with a delicious gravy dish that is best combined with rice. Even flat breads help mop up every bit of this delectable curry from your plate without wasting any part of this yummy treat. To make an authentic beef Madras curry recipe, incorporate the following spices:
These seeds have a floral fragrance and citrusy flavour. They are taken from the cilantro plant, help regulate blood pressure, have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. To release the essential oils from within, roast the seeds and bruise them slightly. Fresh coriander leaves are used as a garnish at the end of the cooking process.
A common spice, freshly powdered cumin seeds contain antioxidants. Cumin helps regulate blood sugar and aids digestion. Whole cumin should be added to hot oil and allowed to crackle before adding the remaining ingredients. To make freshly ground cumin powder, toast the cumin seeds slightly before pounding them.
Turmeric with its powerful anti-inflammatory properties has a woody aroma and adds a bright yellow colour to the dish. It is often an integral component of curries. Turmeric should be used in moderation since it has a slightly bitter taste. It has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
This wonderful blend of spices can be easily purchased or if you prefer freshly ground spices, you can make this concoction at home. The usual ingredients are cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, bay leaves, cloves, coriander, and cumin. Garam masala is quite popular as a sprinkle of it enhances your curry to a great extent.
To retain their potency and flavour, buy whole peppercorns and freshly crush them at home whenever you require to use their powdered version. This will help retain their potency and flavour for much longer. Black pepper is a wonder spice as it helps relieve colds and coughs.
A hint of chilli powder gives a welcome punch to your curry. Though it has a subtle taste, its bright red colour livens up the dish. Not all chilli powders are pungent giving those who cannot tolerate extra spice, the option of using a mild one.
You can cook this wholesome gravy dish for your family, and they will be left craving for more.
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Turmeric Powder (Alleppey)
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Turmeric Allepey powder is a member of the ginger family that is native to India. It has a light, warm, mildly bitter peppery flavor, and an earthy musky aroma. Its deep mustard yellow-ochre color imparts a strong dark yellow hue to any dish. It is preferred for its health benefits due to its higher levels of curcumin.
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Cumin Seeds Ground
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Cumin seeds are an ancient and versatile spice that are a staple in countless kitchens across the world. Cumin has a khaki colour and peppery and nutty flavour with tangy citrus overtones. It is a key ingredient in curry making. Use in Middle Eastern, Indian, Spanish and Mexican cooking.
The spice people carry cumin as cumin seeds ground and cumin seeds whole.
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Garam Masala – Mild
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Garam masala, “hot spices” in Hindi, is a richly aromatic blend of spices that gives a balanced blend of sweet and peppery flavours to Indian and Asian dishes. Even tough the ingredients vary according to the country, village or family, some of the ingredients of this versatile Indian mix are cardamom, ginger, fennel, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. It is widely used in Indian and Asian cooking and seasoning and especially for adding flavour to curries.
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Coriander Seeds Ground
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Ground coriander seeds are obtained from the coriander (or cilantro) plant that belongs to the carrot and parsley family. They have a yellowish brown colour and a a delicious flavour reminiscent of orange peel and sage. It is a versatile spice that works in both savoury and sweet dishes. It is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Our coriander seeds ground are grown locally in Australia and ground to fine powder in our factory.
The spice people carry these coriander as coriander leaf, coriander seeds ground and coriander seeds whole.
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Pepper Black Whole
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Black Pepper is picked from the flowering vine of the peppercorn plant and is the most pungent and flavourful variety of Pepper. Black peppercorns are picked green and then dried to 12% moisture content. The whole peppercorn is great to use in grinders. It has a woody flavour with a spicy heat. Pepper is used in all cultures and all types of cuisine. Also, it is known for improving digestion.
The Spice People carry these pepper products ; pepper black whole, pepper black ground, pepper black cracked, pepper white whole, pepper white ground, pepper green whole, pepper lemon, pepper mill mix.
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Curry Bombay Madras – Med
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Bombay Madras curry is named after the city of Madras in South India. The spice blend varies by region, however Bombay Madras curry is a relatively hot curry blend. Our curry blend is quite hot, and emphasises the beautifully fragrant spices, which have a distinct curry aroma and a deliciously intense flavour. It is generally prepared with coconut milk to give a mild and sweet curry.
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Curry Madras – Mild
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Madras Curry blend is characterized by a delicious rich earthy tangy flavor, mild heat, and intense yellow color. Although it is not a traditional Indian spice blend, its history goes back to British colonial rule and the city of Madras in southern India.
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Cayenne Pepper
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Also known as ground chilli, Cayenne Pepper is made of a variety of tropical red chilli powders, and is generally considered to be one of the hottest blends of chillies. Cayenne pepper is used in many cuisines throughout the world, as it is an excellent spice to add zest or heat to a dish.
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