I like how he can list all these neat little factoids about India but fail to even understand what the word Curry even means. This doesn't really even account for the Anglo interpretation of what this word has become or even the history of what even is a "curry." Just smooth brain shit all around, well done Gene 👍 https://twitter.com/AnandWrites/status/1429802465055096842
Does he think curry powder is a single spice and the basis for all indian food?
Yeah he saw "Curry powder" once in the grocery store and was like, "ah, the pure source of everything I hate, this must be what they use when they make my chicken vindaloo"
Ah yes, ground up leaves from the curry tree :very-smart: The basis of all Indian seasoning
I mean, Indian food does use curry leaves, but I don't think that's what this guy means when he's thinking about curry.
Which is funny because I don't think I've ever made or eaten Indian food with curry powder in it. The flavor base is pretty much deeply browned onion/garlic/ginger paste in ghee with a mix of cumin, cardamom, coriander, etc. Some kathuri methi (spelling) and you're good.
psst, that's what "curry powder" is
It's a mix of like 10 different spices but I love how it's just 'one spice'
That's part of what goes into garam masala. Curry powder usually refers to the yellow powder of dry curry tree leaf.
Not in the US.
100% in the u.s. when people say curry powder, they mean the yellow stuff, not garam masala.
Biggest spice brand in the US's "curry powder" ingredient list:
No curry leaf. It's mostly yellow from the turmeric.
They also sell a garam masala under their "gourmet" label, which is just labeled as:
idk
Huh. Ok weird. I mean I've had yellow "curry powder" before but it tastes nothing like I'd put in Indian food, and nothing like I'd get from a restaurant either. Well maybe I'm wrong from the beginning then. :shrug-outta-hecks: