On 3/25/2013 2:10 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:44:09 -0400, "pavane" > wrote:
>
>> Spice Island curry powder (Madras is hotter) or any of the curry
>> pastes.
>
> Unfortunately, the only time I've ever seen Madras curry powder, it
> was Sun brand and the predominate flavor is salt. Even worse,
> although "chillies" is the third ingredient on the label, there's no
> heat what-so-ever. It's *horrible*!
> http://www.aumarche.com/_ccLib/image.../DETA1-326.jpg
> If you see it, do not be seduced by the authentic looking packaging.
> I've never seen any other brand and you know I'm not about to shop by
> internet, so I may never know what real Madras curry powder is all
> about.
>
Is there perhaps an Indian grocery store in your town? Indians do sell a
lot of envelope-prepackaged spice mixtures for various dishes. I would
guess that my favorite store has more than 50 of those. Bolst and Patak
make *curry* powders if you want a couple of names but curry powder
loses its flavor with time, especially after opening a can. I know
"Bolst" sounds German but it isn't!

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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