Three Cheers for Curry and the Kitchen Curry Master

Growing up, garlicky spaghetti was about as exotic as dinnertime got; bold yet delicate flavors like green cardamom, fenugreek and garam masala were virtually unheard of, at least in our Midwest kitchen. Thanks in part to an open mind (you’ve gotta keep trying new things, right?) and the Kitchen Curry Master, the wonderful flavors of Indian cuisine are now a regular part of my dinner rotation.

If you’ve recently started on your own healthy eating journey or are tired of eating the same old stuff, you can’t go wrong with this popular stew-like dish. It’s super easy to make and extremely versatile. Contrary to popular belief, it is not fiery hot, or at least it doesn’t have to be when you make it yourself and control the amount of spice.
Curry can be made with beef, chicken, fish, lamb, seafood, eggs, lentils, vegetables or beans. Traditionally served over rice, it can also be accompanied by couscous, quinoa (boosting up the protein factor even further) or naan bread.
Most recipes are gluten-free and the ingredient list is right up an FBG’s alley — lean protein, fresh vegetables, plain yogurt and olive oil are common components. Much of curry’s flavor comes from the combination of spices, so it’s relatively low in fat. It can be great fun at a dinner party and I’ve yet to meet a soul who didn’t love it.

Kitchen Curry Master is the brainchild of a passionate home cook with Indian roots. The master set contains a traditional spice box (the same kind passed down through generations) stocked with the 12 essential spices needed to recreate amazing Indian food and a step-by-step cooking guide.
The DIY kit is a good value considering the cost of these more unusual spices and the brushed steel air-tight box makes it all the more fun. The cookbook is so well written and easy to follow that even a novice cook would have no problem recreating these fresh, authentic dishes.
Healthy, economical and uncomplicated, what more could you ask for? Discover the flavors of Indian cuisine for yourself and become your own curry master.
What’s your favorite world cuisine? —Karen