Monthly Archives: February 2008

Onions and Curry. A Culinary Blend

Posted on February 28, 2008 by rayqsl

Making a curry without onion is almost unthinkable. Nearly every curry starts with cooking onions. Some curries have a lot of onions and some have only a small amount of onions. But the onions are always there. Onions have been … Continue reading →

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Jaggery Caramelised Walnut Recipe Review

Posted on February 25, 2008 by rayqsl

Here is one of the simplest recipes that you’ll ever encounter. It’s for a delicious Indian sweet and, as usual, you can see the Jaggery Caramlised Walnut recipe on the Curry Focus website. If you’re not sure what jaggery is … Continue reading →

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Paprika. What Is It?

Posted on February 21, 2008 by rayqsl

There is no simple answer to this question. There are lots of types of paprika. Traditionally, paprika is made from red bell peppers. The peppers are allowed to dry and then the stalks and the inside veins are discarded. The … Continue reading →

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Tamarind. What Is It?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by rayqsl

Tamarind is extracted from the pods of the evergreen tamarind tree. The tamarind tree is a tropical tree that originated in east Africa. The main growing place is now India but the tamarind tree is grown in such diverse tropical … Continue reading →

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Chicken Bhuna Recipe Review

Posted on February 18, 2008 by rayqsl

Hi, Ray here again. Time to try another delicious recipe from the Curry Focus team. This time it’s Chicken Bhuna, another great chicken recipe. All I had to buy was the chicken and I also picked up a pack of … Continue reading →

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Poppy Seeds. What Are They?

Posted on February 14, 2008 by rayqsl

The poppy seeds that are used in cooking either come from the Blue Poppy or the White Poppy. Whilst the seeds are very similar, the white poppy seeds are the ones that are used in Indian cuisine. Poppy seeds have … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Curry Recipe Review

Posted on February 11, 2008 by rayqsl

Hi, Ray here again. Time for another yummy vegetarian curry from the Curry Focus website. This time I’ve gone for the Mushroom Curry because it looks easy to cook as well as great to eat. I had everything already in … Continue reading →

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Kaffir Lime. What Is It?

Posted on February 7, 2008 by rayqsl

Kaffir, or makrut, lime is a lime that is originally from Southeast Asia and is now grown in such diverse places as Florida and Australia. The kaffir lime is green in colour and has the shape of a pear. The … Continue reading →

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January 2008 Newsletter

Posted on February 4, 2008 by rob

2008 has kicked off with a bang for those of us at Curry Focus, with it being our busiest month to date. We would like to share some of the articles that have been added in the last few weeks.. … Continue reading →

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