jmcquown wrote:
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> ...
>> In article >, says...
>>>
>>> On 20-Mar-2012, (z z) wrote:
>>>
>>> > I always thought "a curry" was a noun for a particular dish made
>>> from a
>>> > particular recipe. Curry powder to me is an adjective describing a
>>> > certain yellowish spice.
>>>
>>> My local (STL) supermarket has 9 different powders labelled curry; the
>>> colors range from yellow to redish brown and three different "heat"
>>> levels.
>>> We also have an international grocer nearby, it has even more curry
>>> "powders"; three varieties (Madras, Medium and Hot) of Rajah brand in
>>> just
>>> the England aisle.
>>
>> Curry powder is to curry, as a bouillon cube is to stock. It's an instant
>> "convenience" short cut. The real thing is far more subtle and variable.
>> India used to be part of the British Empire; many colonialists acquired
>> a taste for curries which they brought back home to Britain. Ready-mix
>> curry powders came with them for their home cooks to use. But it's not,
>> what people in India use.
>>
>> Indian cooks don't use a single curry powder; every housewife and cook
>> has a masala collection of different spices/seeds etc and grinds and
>> prepares different combinations for different tastes according to what
>> she's cooking.Just like any other huge continent, Indian cookery varies
>> hugely by region and culture so depending which region the cook comes
>> from, curry dishes might be very mild and delicate or fiercely hot.
>>
>> If you want to make a start on cooking real curry, I recommend getting
>> yourself a basic masala set like this.
>>
>> http://www.ppk.me.uk/bina/dabba.htm
>>
>> Janet
>>
>
> That's a nifty spice storage gadget, for sure! But what do you do when
> the spices run out? I guess I'd have to order online from
> spicehouse.com or penzey's. I know my local supermarket doesn't carry
> garam masala, funugreek or cinnamon sticks. I'm not even sure they
> carry ground coriander. As much as I love Publix supermarket, they have
> a rather limited spice section.
>
> Do you know if the Bina site ships to the US? I sent them an email to
> inquire, but I only see mention on the site about additional postage if
> outside the UK but in EU. I ask because my oldest brother has a
> birthday coming up. He loves to cook and loves different types of
> curries. I think this would make a very nice gift!
>
> Jill

Here, the little containers are empty when you buy the set. You
buy the spices yourself.

--
Jean B.