India is famous for many unique and strange dishes, but perhaps curry is the dish that attracts the most people. Because Indian curry knows how to transform itself into something new and diverse. Join us to explore Indian curry to understand why this is considered a famous specialty that you should try every time you come to this country!

1. Curry – Symbol of Indian cuisine

Curry is a very important dish in Indian culinary culture. Similar to Korea having kimchi, Japan having sushi or Vietnam having Pho. These dishes have appeared in each country’s diet for a long time, thousands of years ago. Since then, it has become a symbol of each country’s cuisine.

India is a country possessing a diverse culinary culture

Indian curry is cooked by stewing meat and tubers, with a thick sauce made from dairy products such as fresh milk or cheese, butter, yogurt, served with white rice and has a spicy, slightly pungent taste. . No chef can say for sure how many ingredients “genuine” Indian curry usually contains. Even if it’s the best curry chef. This is understandable because among the dozens of different types of curry, the cooks have very different combinations to create a unique flavor and color for the dish. That creates an interesting point that makes people enjoy it.

Unique features of Indian cuisine

There are many different variations of the same dish called curry. But the most famous is goat curry. There are also lamb, beef, and chicken curries. There’s even shrimp curry, fish curry, and vegetarian curry. Vegetarian curry alone is a very unique world for you to explore such as: egg curry, dried cabbage curry, vegetables… Vegetables and herbs cooked together to enhance the flavor are also extremely rich. rich, hard to count. Inspired by the spicy Mexican chili that first appeared in the original curry. Other ingredients such as coriander, fennel seeds, anise, cardamom seeds, coriander, turmeric, cloves, garlic, cinnamon…

The rice used to eat with curry is usually Biryani or Pulau. These Indian curry rice dishes are very delicious and worth enjoying. In particular, even though it is a dish with sauce, Indians still maintain the habit of using their bare hands when enjoying curry.

2. Top famous types of Indian Curry

2.1. Murg Makhani Curry (Butter Chicken Curry)

Murg Makhani Curry, also known as Butter Chicken, is one of the most famous Indian Curries. This dish is made from chicken marinated in tomato sauce, fresh milk and butter, creating a rich and greasy flavor. The chicken pieces are soft and well-seasoned with a number of spices such as chili, onion, garlic, peach and basil, creating a delicious and attractive dish.

Murg Makhani curry is famous as Butter Chicken Curry

Murg Makhani curry is usually served with rice or bread and can be enjoyed with raita (a dish of yogurt and vegetables) or salad. This is a popular dish in India and is loved by many people.

Butter chicken curry is often enjoyed with hot rice or bread

2.2. Vindaloo pork curry

Vindaloo pork curry is a popular dish in Indian cuisine. This dish originates from the Goa region – an Indian state with influence from Portuguese culture. Vindaloo pork curry has a spicy, rich flavor and is often cooked with many different spices.

Vindaloo pork curry is one of the most famous curries in India

Some of the main ingredients in Vindaloo pork curry include pork, spices such as onions, garlic, chili, ginger, pepper, cinnamon, fish sauce, vinegar and sugar. The pork will be cooked until tender in a delicious curry sauce.

Some main ingredients of Vindaloo pork curry

2.3. Korma Chicken Curry

Korma chicken curry originates from Northern India and is often cooked with cream sauce and other spices. The characteristics of Korma chicken curry are its gentle, smooth and delicious flavor. This dish is usually made from chicken and spices such as onions, garlic, pepper, ginger, turmeric, coconut milk, mushrooms, almonds and dried fruits. This combination creates a smooth, even slightly sweet curry sauce that’s perfect for serving with rice or bread.

Korma chicken curry has a gentle and delicious flavor

2.4. Chicken Tikka Masala

This is a favorite Punjabi dish, originating from Northern India and typically made with spiced grilled chicken and cooked in a rich tomato sauce.

Tikka masala chicken rice attracts gourmets

The difference of Chicken Tikka Masala is its rich, rich and delicious flavor because the chicken is grilled over charcoal or in a tandoor oven with spices such as garlic, chili, turmeric and yogurt. Then, the chicken is finely chopped and cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with spices such as shallots, onions, chili and fresh milk. Chicken Tikka Masala is often eaten with rice, bread or naan.

2.5. Indian vegetarian curry

Curry is not only made from meat or fish but is also created and improved to suit the needs of each person, including vegetarians. Vegetarian curry is a popular dish in Indian cuisine made from vegetables such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, beans and other typical spice mixtures such as onions, garlic, chili, ginger. along with mustard, anise, cinnamon and basil to create a delicious characteristic flavor. 

Some of the most famous Indian vegetarian curries include: Navratan Vegetarian Curry, Palak Vegetarian Curry, Chana Masala Vegetarian Curry, Aloo Gobi Vegetarian Curry… Usually these types of curries will be eaten. Served with Basmati rice or naan – a traditional Indian bread. 

Chana Masala – traditional vegetarian curry of North India