By Ujjainee Roy
October 30th, 2023
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Craving curry but don’t have much time? These essential ingredients will help you out with any recipe
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A major component of most cooked Indian dishes, onion is usually a curry staple
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Though clubbed together, they're not interchangeable. They are essential aromatics for any curry and form the basis of the flavour
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Cumin, coriander seeds, clove, fenugreek and black pepper are cover the breadth of the umami taste. You can use them whole for the intensity
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You never know when you will need a tomato base and it’s always good to stay prepared
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Even if you use whole spices, garam masala is an un-missable element in any Indian curry
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Irrespective of the proteins you have in stock try to use at least one starchy veg, like potatoes, bets, peas, turnips or carrots
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Though not a must-have for every Indian dish, but curries that use dairy can be easily elevated with ghee
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These ingredients help make the tadka which is the easiest way to add flavour to a curry
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