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Indian curries are a representation of the diversified culture and people. Every region celebrates its own culinary feast with a variety of gourmet Indian fast-food that is symbolic of their traditions. Every foodie should try these different flavors, spices and textures that the Indian subcontinent offers. We rounded up a few of these popular curries that are sure to make you fall in love when you try them. Korma  Korma is a rich, well-spiced, and flavor-packed dish that is slow-cooked with meat. The dish is made with aromatic spices instead of hot spices that give it an irresistible aroma and flavors. The richness comes from the use of butter and cream and slow-cooking method is used to bring out the creamy texture. It’s a perfect Indian dish that you’d fall in love with if you like your food not-so-hot yet zesty.   Vindaloo  Vindaloo requires a special mention when you talk about the popular Indian curries. Originated by the Portuguese colony in Goa, the dish has ...

In Indian cuisine, curry means almost every dish that has a sauce base, made with a mixture of spices, onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. This may sound easy but it’s really a bit complicated, requiring proper cooking technique and the use of the right ingredients if you’re not from an Indian household. But these are the things that make a curry praiseworthy. Here are some good techniques of cooking curries that you might like to know. A brief on the history The term ‘curry’ has a meaning that translates to a thick sauce made with spices, especially the Indian spices. It is believed that when the Portuguese entered the southern Indian states centuries back, they found several stew-based recipes made with coconut milk, spices, and tamarind, and gave it the name ‘Carel’ which means Kari (in Tamil).  As the Britishers invaded the country, they changed it to ‘curry’ and took the most-special dish outside the nation. This is why distinct types of curries were found in several culture...