Benefits of curry

It's not just the beautiful colour of curry that will blow food lovers away, but its benefits are endless. Golden, piquant, versatile - but what about its physiological effects?

What is curry?

The confusion over the name curry can even confuse the true food gurus, so before I delve into the benefits of this wonder spice, let's be clear about what we mean by curry. On the one hand, it refers to the citrus fruit, curry, which grows in the Far East and it is mainly the leaves that are used to flavour vegetarian dishes in India. On the other hand, karhi is an Indian sauce dish. To complicate the formula further, here at home curry is a spice mixture that is not actually known or used by Indians. The spice mix was created by the colonial British, who tried to revive the Indian food world with this flavour blend.

What goes into a curry mix?

As it is actually a spice mix, there are many variations. The main ingredients are turmeric, cumin, fenugreek and chilli pepper. Other spices that can be added include cinnamon, pepper, fennel, ginger, coriander, saffron and even nutmeg. There is no universally accepted recipe, but there is a wide variety of flavours to choose from, depending on the house and the customs.

Golden wonder spice

The health benefits of this spice are due to its basic ingredients. The most prominent of these is turmeric. The herb responsible for its yellow colour, it strengthens the immune system thanks to its role in the production of proteins and as an antioxidant.

Its ingredients can help prevent the development of diabetes if it is included in the diet and consumed regularly. It also has anti-inflammatory effects and helps prevent the development of cancer. Curry powder can now be bought in almost any shop, even small ones, and can be used to evoke the magical world of India. Here are some great recipe ideas!

Curry rice with vegetables

Curry powder can be combined with vegetables in most cases. Served with a little rice, it's a feast.

What do you need?

rice
1 chicken breast
2 handfuls of Mexican vegetable mix
spring onion
oil
salt, pepper, curry powder
First, cook the rice, cut the chicken breast into small cubes and fry it in a pan. Sauté the vegetables in a little oil, then mix with the cooked rice and the chicken breast cubes. At the end, season with the spices and add the curry.

Chicken korma

korma is a typical Indian sauce dish, softened by the dairy product. There are vegetable and meat versions, here is an example of the latter!

What do you need?

1 chicken breast fillet
1 onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp curry powder
1 lemon
ginger
2 dl cream and 2 dl coconut cream
honey
ground almonds
salt and pepper
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Add the chopped onion to the diced chicken breast, garlic, ginger, lemon zest, salt, pepper, curry and some olive oil. Toss the ingredients together and pour into a hot pan. Squeeze lemon juice over it, then add the cream and coconut cream. When ready to serve, add the honey and almonds to the dish.