indian seasonings

For centuries, India sat at the crossroads between east and west.  The flavors of India spread as travelers experienced Indian foods and took those flavors back to their home lands.  The curries of Asia are derivations of Indian curries.

The British colonial years created a taste for Indian dishes that brought Indian cuisine to the shores of Britain where it has become a regular part of the British culinary experience.

faerie's finest offers three distinct curry seasoning blends: green yellow and red.

Our green curry is our most 'traditional' curry using cumin, fennel, and coriander with other spices to create a curry that is sure to please.  Although it has a moderate heat level the emphasis is on a complex blend of flavors.

The yellow curry is our mildest curry.  It has the traditional Asian flavors of cardamom and coriander but also adds in ginger and turmeric to create its distinctive taste and color.

Our red curry powder is for those that like an extra punch to their curry.  Paparika and cayenne pepper blend with cumin, fennel and other seasonings to create a very spicy curry.

faerie's finest also offers a garam masala.  A masala is a blend of spices.  Garam literally translates to mean 'hot' but this is actually about the intensity of the flavor rather than the heat of cayenne or other peppers.

Pre-ground spices offer great convienance while whole spices freshly ground will produce the fullest flavor.

For best flavor, lightly roast ground spices over medium heat in a non-stick skillet.  Add spices toward the end of cooking to prevent spices from becoming burnt.