Apple curry is considered to be a variation of the traditional Indian curry where the apple is cooked with spices. The green apple is usually utilized while making the curry. Though, not of Indian origin, the curry is consumed in Sri Lanka and parts of Goa, a state of India. The dish is also relished in UK and is enjoyed in the Japanese provinces of Aomori and Nagano.
The curried apple is usually cooked along with chicken or shrimps and can also be served as a cooked salad. Soups containing apples and other vegetables in the curried form are also popular across UK. It is occasionally prepared with tofu and herbs to form a vegan dish.
The sweet and zesty flavor of the apples combines well with the spices, which is usually prepared with the curry powder instead of adding individual spices. Curried apple chutney is yet another delicacy served with roast meat or grilled fishes in the western World.
Overview of Apple Curry Recipes
The simplest form of the curry involves adding bay leaf and cinnamon sticks to hot butter along with slit green chilies, after which the cored and de-seeded apple slices are added to the pan and sautéed after adding a dash of curry powder and ginger paste. Adding a cupful of water at this stage is recommended and the dish is covered and cooked over medium heat with a seasoning of salt. It is removed from heat, after the water gets absorbed and the apples turn tender. It is seldom served as the main dish and is considered to be an ideal accompanying dish to protein-rich lentils or meat dishes.
Popular Variations of Apple Curry Recipes
There are quite a few variations of this sweet and spicy curry dish. The more popular ones amongst them include:-
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Quinoa & Apple curry salad served with curry powder dressing is a popular food during Lent.