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National Curry Week (November 22-28)
will see an estimated 23million people
eating out in the UK.
If you are going to be authentic, a good
tip is to buy your spices in whole seed
form and grind them just prior to use.
But beware of cheap imported seeds,
which are sometimes contaminated
with heavy metals.
Once the Indian spices are ground
down they are mixed into a blend
called Garam Masala.
Unlike Thai curry, Garam Masala
does not keep long and should be
prepared freshly before each meal.
Finally, when you are marketing your
event, don’t forget to promote the
fantastic health-boosting benefits
a curry has to offer.
Here is your Stir it up guide to some
of the flavours you will need when
producing the perfect Ruby!
Caraway (seed) - Carum carvi
One of the oldest spices, and
historically known as a cure-all.
Caraway boosts the immune
system and soothes irritated skin.
When combined with olive oil it
relieves bronchitis, colds, toothache,
eye infections, sore throats, and
has cancer-busting qualities.
Caraway seeds freshen the breath,
and caraway oil stimulates milk
production in lactating mothers.
Caraway has antibacterial and
anti-inflammatory properties.
Cardamom (pods) - Elletaria cardamomum
Cardamom is called ‘the Queen of
all spices’ and contains the antioxidant
cineole. Cardamom is another spice
regarded as a cure-all. Cardamom
detoxifies the liver, strengthens the
immune system and calms the nerves.
It is used to fight kidney and stomach
cancer, and also to treat digestive
problems, asthma, and urinary
tract infections. Cardamom seeds
freshen the breath.
Clove - Eugenia caryophyllus
Clove contains the volatile oil eugenol,
an antioxidant that is commonly used
as a topical pain reliever for toothaches.
Also used as a sore throat spray, to
treat joint pain, and to reduce skin
inflammation, clove even helps fight
stomach cancer. Clove has antibacterial
and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fennel (seed) - Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel seeds contain several important
antioxidants including anethole,
kaempferol, quercetin, and rutin.
Fennel also contains fibre, folate,
potassium and vitamin C.
Fennel strengthens the immune system,
helps treat colon cancer, and reduces
blood pressure. Fennel helps combat
the toxic effect of food additives.
Fennel has antimicrobial, antibacterial,
and anti-tumour properties.
Turmeric (root) - Curcuma longa
Turmeric, also known as curcumin
contains curcuma, the pigment
providing the bright yellow/orange
color and antioxidant. A natural pain
killer, turmeric detoxifies the liver, treats
arthritis, reduces nervous tension
and fights depression. Also used for
psoriasis, turmeric boosts metabolic
function and reduces body fat.
Turmeric has been found to be
beneficial for leukaemia sufferers,
multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s
patients. Turmeric has antiseptic,
antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
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