Seasonings (spice) are very popular in all countries. Now it is heavy to present favourite food without addition of various spices which have pleasant aroma and impact amazing relish to food. In this article it will be a question of spice of a curry and of its useful properties.
What do a curry of
Carry is known to much, but not all know about its structure. To the main components the turmeric is. It there has to be not less fourth part of total amount of mix. The turmeric very pleasant smell, has it soft and not sharp. The following components of the considered spice are a coriander, fenugrek and the Cayenne pepper.
These components are the main structure of seasoning of a curry. Also there can be other additives which will impact to dishes various pleasant relish and aroma. It can be bay leaf, caraway seeds, cinnamon, black pepper, a carnation, ginger and other spices.
Useful properties
The considered spice can bring benefit for an organism thanks to the ingredients which are contained in it:
- the turmeric reduces risk of diabetes and normalizes digestion of protein. Thanks to it, in an organism the sugar level sharply does not jump up and also the sensitivity to insulin improves;
- spice purifies blood, normalizes function of a liver;
- curry it is capable to reduce cholesterol level in an organism and also to prevent formation of zhyolchny stones;
- mix can bring heavy metals out of an organism;
- regular consumption of the considered spice is good prevention of cancer;
- the curcumine which is contained in a turmeric from which, generally curry seasoning also consists reduces Alzheimer's disease symptoms then they can disappear absolutely;
- the spices which are in structure of a curry favorably affect digestive system. Black pepper regulates production of gastric juice and reduces gas generation. Bay leaf stabilizes digestion process. Cinnamon and a carnation help at vomiting, a diarrhea, problems with a stomach. Caraway seeds and a coriander are capable to eliminate gastric pains;
- fenugrek has anti-inflammatory and expectorant property;
- ginger stimulates blood circulation.
The curry is often used for weight loss as seasoning improves a metabolism. Scientists from Holland claim that at addition of a pinch of a curry (sharp) in usual tea it is possible to get rid of extra kilos quickly.
Important! Pregnant women should use the considered mix with care.
Possible harm
The considered spice is recommended to be applied with care to people who have breast cancer and diseases of heart, vessels.
Before using a curry, it is necessary to know about harm which seasoning can bring:
- it worsens blood clotting;
- a large number of a turmeric increases oxalate level that leads to formation of stones in kidneys;
- at stones in a zhyolchny bubble the application of a curry can cause pain as seasoning increases reductions of this body;
- at GIT diseases you should not use seasoning as it will only aggravate a state.
Important! At treatment by aspirin, warfarin and other anticoagulants it is better to refuse this spice as the combination of seasoning and medicines can worsen the general state.
Where it is possible to add and what seasoning is combined with
Let's consider to what dishes curry seasoning is applied. This spice is added at preparation of vegetables, meat, fish. It is well combined with rice, giving it a beautiful shade and a pleasant smell. In mix pickle chicken. Also it perfectly is in harmony with meat salads, ragout and soups. This mix is used for preparation of various sauces. Also it is added to drinks and desserts. Thanks to this yellow powder of food develop beautiful color and a special taste and aroma.
Whether you know? Thanks to the original taste and useful qualities, this spice in some countries is called longevity seasoning.
How to make most in house conditions
It is not difficult to make curry seasoning independently. For this purpose it is necessary to buy necessary ingredients then it is possible to start their mixing.
Ingredients:
- chili pepper — 3 pieces;
- coriander seeds — 1 tablespoon;
- turmeric seeds — 1 tablespoon;
- caraway seeds — 2 tsps;
- fenugreek — 2 tsps;
- mustard — 1 tsp;
- garlic — 2-3 cloves;
- carnation — 3 pieces;
- salt — 2 tsps;
- cinnamon — 0.5 tsps.
All components should be fried in a dry frying pan on small fire. The ready-made product has to get a brownish shade and have pleasant aroma. Then all mix needs to be pounded in a mortar or to grind in the coffee grinder. Now you know how to make curry seasoning. The turned-out spice is recommended to be applied at once. But if mix turned out much, then it is possible to fill it in a dark glass container with lid which is densely closed. It is recommended to store the made spice in the dark place no more than half a year. Upon termination of this term at mix of spices all gastronomic and appetizing properties will be gone.
Whether you know? The considered spice was used by 4 thousand more years BC. It became known thanks to archeologists who found in India the seasoning remains on walls of ancient ware. But at that time the structure was a little another: turmeric, ginger and garlic.
Seasoning of a curry strikes with the universal application in cookery. The considered spice is spice of Indian cuisine, but, nevertheless, it is widely used for preparation of dishes around the world. It is possible to buy this seasoning in any shop, but it is better to prepare independently, considering the flavoring preferences. The main thing to observe the correct proportions, and then your dishes with a curry will develop an improbable taste and aroma.