Curry powder is a
combination of several spices typically including cumin, chili pepper,
coriander, fennel,cinnamon, star anise, fenugreek, ginger, cardamom, and
cloves. Some curry mixescontain around 20 ingredients depending on the recipe.
Commercial curry powder mixes differ from brand to brand so it can be hard to
ensure consistency. If you want to create authentic Malaysian curry, here are
some tips:
1. Buy your mix from a
Malaysian curry powder
manufacturer that uses local ingredients and follows Halal practices. Check
the website of the manufacturer and look for information on where they are
based.
2. The best manufacturers
supply to leading supermarkets. Their products are well-received in the
Malaysian market, enabling them to sell through popular channels.
3. Buy from a manufacturer
that sells many types of curry powders. Ask if they have the following:
Fish curry powder -
Perfect for seafood curries as well as to marinate seafood.
Meat curry powder -
Usually used with lamb or chicken and contains coriander, turmeric, chili, and
other spices
Kurma curry powder - A mix
of coriander, cumin, pepper, cardamom, and other spices used for kurma curries
and to marinate meat
English curry powder –
Yellowish blend of many different types of spices that is popular in the UK,
but the original recipe was from India
4. A good manufacturer
does not just offer curry powders but also other mixed spices such as Arabic
spices, Cajun,5 Spices, Rendang, Garam Masala, etc. They cater not just for
Asian and Indian cooking but also for Western dishes.
Curry powder can offer a
number of health benefits including cancer prevention, protection against heart
conditions, reduction of the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and even prevention
of pain and inflammation. Curry has even been proven to improve the health and
function of the liver. In order to enjoy all these health benefits, you need to
buy your curry mix from a reputable manufacturer.
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