When people think of curry, the first thing that comes to mind is big and bold flavors that are in your face. Recently I ate dinner at Chutney Masala restaurant in Irvington NY and had a bite of a friend's curried tilapia and the curry had a very mild, subtle and well balanced flavor. It was lovely. It's quite an art to be able to extract subtle flavors out of a combination of such bold spices. The skill of being able to transform spices that are bold and forward into something so harmonious on the palate is extremely impressive. Its a reminder that spice doesn't always mean heat, and heat isn't always a necessary component to a successfully spicy dish.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Subtle Curry
When people think of curry, the first thing that comes to mind is big and bold flavors that are in your face. Recently I ate dinner at Chutney Masala restaurant in Irvington NY and had a bite of a friend's curried tilapia and the curry had a very mild, subtle and well balanced flavor. It was lovely. It's quite an art to be able to extract subtle flavors out of a combination of such bold spices. The skill of being able to transform spices that are bold and forward into something so harmonious on the palate is extremely impressive. Its a reminder that spice doesn't always mean heat, and heat isn't always a necessary component to a successfully spicy dish.
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