Recipe: Upside-Down Chicken Curry Bowl (2024)

FAQs

Can you put milk in a curry? ›

Coconut milk is a vegan option for all curries. You can also try adding a splash of milk, if that's all you have to hand. Milk contains a protein called casein which actually breaks down capsaicin and makes it less spicy – both full-fat and skimmed do the trick nicely.

I normally go for single or double cream. On this occasion, out of cream, I went for greek yoghurt which was not bad. Pretty tasty in fact, but I still wish I had cream. I think you can just about get away with a full-fat natural or greek yoghurt in a Korma.

Yogurt or sour cream can cool down the curry. Adding a pinch of sugar or ketchup can counteract the spiciness. Starchy foods like potatoes or rice can absorb heat. Acidic ingredients like lemon juice, lime juice, or vinegar can cut through the spiciness.

Coconut milk and cream are mostly interchangeable in recipes such as curries and soups. If you prefer a richer flavour and texture, try coconut cream or vice versa. However, be careful when substituting coconut milk and cream in baked goods.

If you prefer to go the coconut-free route (or if you don't have coconut shreds, cream, oil, water, or butter on hand), you can use plain old milk — whichever kind you prefer. Whatever you're making won't have the same flavor as it would with coconut, which may make things like curries taste a little flat.

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric. Just make a quick tempering and pour over the curry to give it a nice punch of spices and herbs.

Aromatics - onions, scallions, garlic, and ginger create a flavor base that is super savory and comforting. Ingredients - fresh ingredients like chicken, fish, meat, and vegetables create a well-rounded and complete meal. The choice of protein and vegetables also dictates the choice of spices and eventual taste.

Clotted cream is amazing and it doesn't just have to be used on scones! By adding it to this curry it gives it that nice creamy flavour, but I do find it very subtle so its not over powering. Funny enough it makes it almost taste like a korma but has more of a tomato flavour than coconut.

Do you put cream or yogurt in curry? ›

Why is Yogurt Best for Curry? Yoghurt is one of the best ingredients you can use for curry because it helps bring out all of the other flavours in the dish. The acidity of yoghurt also helps to balance out the spices in curry, making it more palatable for Western audiences.

A Yes, you can use cream or crème fraîche in your curries. What you will get is the same delicious creamy quality to the curry as if you had used yogurt, but it will simply be a little sweeter and milder in taste. You should spice your curry with this in mind.

If necessary, thin the sauce down with extra stock or water. You will not need to add any more spice. Adding dairy is an ideal way to dull down the heat in hot spicy food.

If you're okay with thinning the curry, pour 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of milk into the pot that has the curry sauce in it, and mix it in to reduce the heat. You could also add abouy 1 US tbsp (15 ml) of coconut milk to the curry sauce to cool it down if it matches the flavor or if the curry already has a coconut base.

I use whole milk, organic or non is equally fine. Pour some in, and shave the rest of the curry roux. If it's still too thick, then add a little more milk.

I have made this with regular milk or Coconut milk and the coconut milk is now a must for me. It gives this a better texture and taste!

Coconut milk as a curry sauce base makes the dish creamy, sweet and give it a thicker consistency. The sweetness of the milk reduces the sharpness of spices and heat making the dish a little mild. Water on the other hand dilutes the dish and makes it a bit runny.

For a rich and creamy curry, coconut milk or cream can be a fantastic thickening agent. They not only add creaminess but also a delightful tropical flavour. Simply pour in some coconut milk or cream and let it simmer until your sauce reaches the desired consistency.