Facts about Curry

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   Madhur Jaffrey's 1975 cookbook An Invitation to Indian Cooking introduced curry to mainstream American audiences and established her as the first Indian woman to win a Daytime Emmy Award for her cooking television series.

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   British soldiers in India during the 1800s consumed curry regularly to aid digestion and prevent dysentery, leading to the establishment of curry houses in London by the late 19th century.

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   Approximately 29% of the world's curry powder is produced in India, which exports over 500,000 metric tons annually to more than 150 countries.

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   Thai green curry typically contains 50-100 times more capsaicin heat units than jalapeño peppers, making it one of the world's spiciest standard curry preparations.

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   Vindaloo curry, originating from Goa in the 16th century, derives its name from the Portuguese dish carne de vinha d'alhos brought by Portuguese colonists and adapted with Indian spices.

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   In 1784, British colonists in India first documented the word curry in English, derived from the Tamil word kari meaning sauce or relish.

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   The spice turmeric, a primary curry ingredient, contains curcumin, which Indian traditional medicine has used for over 4000 years to treat inflammation and wounds.

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