Secrets to cooking a curry

You’ve got your curry recipe chosen and you’re ready to get cooking. But while the star of the show is the spicy dish itself, there are some things you can do to take the deliciousness to another level.

  1. Get nutty

    Coconut, whether it’s freshly sliced or toasted until golden and crunchy, is essential for a spicy dish. It adds a slightly sweet flavour and distinctive texture to a curry. 

     

  2. Grind it up

    If your curry sauce is a little thin, grind cashews in a food processor and add to the sauce – it's a wonderful thickener and adds nutrients and flavour. 

     

  3. Add a bit of magic

    Fresh coriander is a magical herb that adds a completely new flavour dimension to a curry. Not everybody loves it, so serve it freshly chopped on the side. 

     

  4. Fresh is best

    Always use the freshest ingredients for sambals. Make them as close to serving time as possible, so they look great and still have all of their flavour. 

     

  5. On the side

    Serve sliced sweet banana, plain thick yoghurt, toasted coconut and pomegranate rubies with spicy Indian curries, and freshly torn basil, coriander or mint, fresh lime wedges and chopped chilli with Thai curries.