Ever wondered what are the spices used in curry?
Curry spice mixtures varies by different regions of Asia (e.g. India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand) depending on styles of cooking adopted.
Blend of spices used in different Asia regions reflects the availability of the spices and the climate of the localities (Warmer regions' curries are "hotter" than the colder ones).
Ever thought of what are the curry mixtures made up of?
To clear your doubt, some of the common spices that are used in almost all the different curry styles are:
- Dried chillies
- Coriander seeds
- Black Peppercorn
- Ground turmeric
- Cumin seeds
Dried Chilli

Dried Chilli -common spice used in curry
Fierier chillies are normally used in warmer regions curries (e.g. Southern India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore)
Coriander seeds

Coriander Seeds -common spice used in curry
Black Peppercorn

Black Peppercorn -common spice used in curry
Ground Turmeric

Ground Turmeric -common spice used in curry
These is the spice that gives the yellowish-orange color of curry
Cumin Seeds

Cumin Seeds -common spice used in curry
What other spices in Indian curry?

Mustard Seeds------------------- Fenugreek Seeds
Mustard seeds and Fenugreek seeds are the 2 most commonly added spices of Indian style curries
What other spices in Southeast Asia curries?

Green Cardamoms----------- Cloves----------- Cinnamon
Green Cardamoms, Cloves and Cinnamon are the commonly added into Southeast Asia styled curries
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