Curry

Curry is a popular dish that people eat all around the world. It is made by cooking meat, fish, or vegetables in a thick sauce full of spices. Curry can be mild and sweet, or very hot and spicy. Many people enjoy curry with rice or flat bread.

Where Curry Comes From

Curry first came from India a very long time ago. People in India have been cooking with spices for thousands of years. Later, sailors and traders brought curry to other countries. Now, you can find curry in Thailand, Japan, England, and many more places. Each country makes curry in its own special way.

Spices and Flavors

Curry gets its bright color and strong taste from spices. Some common spices are turmeric, cumin, ginger, and chili. Turmeric gives curry its yellow color. Some curries are creamy because they have coconut milk or yogurt. Cooks can mix spices in many ways to make new flavors.

Fun Facts

• The word curry may come from the Tamil word kari, which means sauce.
• Japan has its own kind of curry that is thick and a little sweet.
• Turmeric, a spice in curry, can stain your fingers bright yellow.

Did You Know?

Chicken tikka masala, a creamy curry, is one of the most loved dishes in England, even though it started as an Indian recipe.