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MANY years ago, the first time I'd eaten at an Indian restaurant, I wanted to try curry. I asked how to get curry powder and was actually able to buy some at the restaurant itself.

I've made curry over the years - generally vegetables only - and got into it again recently.

I start the brown rice with sweeteners - cinnamon sticks, cardamom seeds (both are removed before eating) and nuts and raisins. While it's cooking, I cut up various veggies - whatever I have, it varies from day to day - they are then put into a bowl with a small can of low sodium V-8 (I have to thank a friend for this idea) and the curry powder. By this time, the rice is done - it only takes 20 minutes in the microwave - and I put the veggies in for about 7 minutes. They come out still crispy enough.

The combination of flavors is wonderful!!! The curry is very mild and does not get any hotter if I put more in the dish. For a long time afterwards, I keep reminding myself how good it all tasted.

Comments: 11

Kevin E. Dec 10, 2010, 3:38pm UTC

I have enjoyed curry for years. Mix it in mayo and try it on artichokes. Man does it make a good artichoke so much better!

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Dec 10, 2010, 3:41pm UTC

I love vegetable curries.

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Bernard C. Dec 10, 2010, 4:21pm UTC

Sounds like a good meal - thanks for the tips too :-)

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Ishbel R. Dec 10, 2010, 5:49pm UTC

I always make my own curry spice mixes, grinding the spices and then frying off to start a curry.

MUCH nicer than the shop variety!

The foods of the indian subcontinent are now almost our national dishes in the UK. The Empire gave us so much!

Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Dec 11, 2010, 3:08am UTC

wow!!! That's dedication!

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Michelle W. Dec 10, 2010, 7:28pm UTC

I have never had curry. I would probably like it with a mild flavor as I hate hot things. I would love to have a good curry recipe that is mild.

BTW, thanks for the Christmas card! :)