BEST Indian Curry Masterclass, One Base for 100 Recipes | Curry Paste

Do you want to make a perfect Indian curry, just how it's made at home or in your favourite restaurant? The secret of a curry is in its base, and that's exactly what you'll learn to make in this video. This curry base can be used for any vegetable curry, bean or lentil curry, or even chicken curry. You can even freeze this curry paste and simply use it when you feel like having an Indian recipe.
What you'll learn in this video:
🟡 Authentic home recipe of a classic Indian curry
🟡 Main mistakes when making a curry and how to fix them
🟡 How to make a curry paste that you can freeze, and use whenever you like
🟡 Spice mix for an Indian curry
🟡 Flavour variations for your curry paste, with the help of whole spices
🟡 How to make a classic Indian curry with vegetables, beans, lentils, or chicken
🟡 Classic chickpea curry
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[@HappyBellyfish]

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[@balintvasarhelyi9241]

Thank you for your very kind invitation to the world of indian kitchen ! However I tried to cook a chickpeas masala at home yesterday, ( before that I 've watched your guide) and I got a tasty result of it. We have some good shops in Budapest (Hungary) so I can reach everything (MDH, TRS, etc spices ) I send my best wishes from Budapest !

[@12345arnout]

I am unable to download your recipies from the site.

[@hanshanserlein576]

The best video about curry i have seen. Finally someone who explains all the steps and gives a explanation why to do certain things. Thank you!

[@seananderson5450]

Good video I’m going to try this! Also will subscribe

[@daithimaoilsheachlainn2927]

Mayne a good video on curry but a terrible video to actually cook the recipe too. Monolog on curry another time and just give us a fluent video on the recipe. cheers

[@starrynight3363]

Hello. Wrong. I would agree usually on just getting right to the steps- but this [Indian cuisine] is totally foreign to me. 👉 And, I so appreciated hearing what others have done wrong 😮

[@mgomez8864]

Great video but I was hoping to see the written quantities.

[@sarojlakhoo5830]

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[@ukgroucho]

What a wonderful 'gentle' presentation style - full of facts and "do's and don'ts" AND the WHY. I've made much more complex curry pastes (roasting spices, grinding, adding dried spice powders, pickling and frying etc) which are really time consuming so I'll definitely give this a go! New subscriber,

[@davidgarbutt1280]

Clearly, Srikant loves what he does. His face lights up with smiles as he clearly explains the process.

[@lilykhandker4126]

When I started cooking curries by mother (Bangadeshi and fantastic cook) said I only needed the following spices and to use them in these proportions 1 tea spoon (tsp) Coriander 1 tsp Turneric 1/2 tsp Chilli 1/2 tsp Paprika powder 1/4 tsp Cumin I only use fresh Chillies when cooking my husband Fish curry I also freeze my cooked spices Loved this video

[@MrChristian]

This is seriously one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Clear, thorough and presented in a friendly and pleasant manner. Thank you so much for inspiring me to cook again!

[@CastorQuinn]

As someone who has continually struggled to understand how to cook spiced food, this is the clearest and most helpful curry instructional I have ever seen. Thank you, you have significantly enhanced my quality of life by explaining not just how but why to use spices.

[@Tennisurchin]

You, sir, are a natural teacher. What a brilliant video.

[@user-ex6ej5vw6b]

Wow. Learned more in 5 min than in hours of “pro” Indian Chefs. I’m listening

[@SrChatty]

This is AWESOME! Your way of walking the audience through it, step by step, is extremely helpful and professional! - You're not "only" a chef, you're a teacher too!! Thank you so much, Good Sir! 🙏🤓❤️

[@user-ep6wg8in2f]

Idk how this popped up. I’ve been cooking on and off since I got married. No one really teaches in our homes. They just expected you to have watched growing up and have the “feeling”. It comes with trial and error but goddamn did I have anxiety and panic attacks during those periods lol. This video is extremely useful and perfectly descriptive.

[@PradyumnaPrabhu]

Not only are you very knowledgeable, but your presentation and willingness to pass those finer details, which make the distinction between a good and the best curry, is very much appreciated

[@c.harris9989]

I'm a chemist and most cook videos are not videos I can endure. YOU SIR...are a genius and food chemist. Thank you.

[@Dani-El.]

Is it the 'leaving out the salt' until you're ready to eat?

[@sky16678]

Unlearning do and don'ts were the best part❤. Finally learning something not just as demo video but actual guided class. Tysm

[@steffanan]

I just did this last week and cooked with the frozen paste tonight. Excellent results! I did chick peas and made sure to add methi leaves and garam masala and sugar for balance and it just couldn't have been better. I also used asafetida in the oil. That's for the recipe and excellent descriptions of why all of the steps are required.

[@HappyBellyfish]

You did really good with the variations. Fantastic :)

[@hkburrows]

I don't like hot food, so when the family has a curry, I usually pass and have something else instead. I really wanted to try to make this curry paste for my grandson, because it's Sunday I added chicken, cauliflower and potatoes. Oh my gosh, it's one of the best things I've ever tasted.

[@elefantspidsmus]

I love these demos, where cooking is brought back to simplicity. Thank you Srikant for this wonderful no-nonsense lesson.

[@ThePabur]

Let's all appreciate how natural all of this is. Everytime I find anything about curry there are tons of processed foods that frequently have a lot of nasty chemicals, but not this one. Thanks for that

[@panathasg13]

you must be american

[@emilyw3483]

Very relaxing and kind teaching style and enjoyable. I will come back for this channel from Happy Bellyfish.

[@rahawanirajamamat2805]

Lovely jobly😅😅😅...30 years in UK...ha ha ha today I learn real curry paste...how I missed South East Asian home prepared ingredients from own backyard. Thank you!😅😊😅

[@bhatnavin]

Absolutely loved your simple and easy to understand explanations. And your passion for cooking and teaching others to do the same really shines through. Keep rocking Srikant ! 😊

[@indrajitgupta3280]

It was intriguing that you use chilli powder and Kashmiri chilli powder as substitutes, but you are right. I'm shifting wholly to Kashmiri chilli powder henceforth.

[@cctvmanbob]

Very helpfull ! All my curry's taste mainly of tomatoes ... I keep offsetting the tomatoes by adding more spice .. never works , now I know why. Thank you 🙏

[@k.b.392]

I love Kashmiri chili powder. Also, have dried Kashmiri peppers. You mentioned freezing pastes. I freeze all sorts of homemade sauces/pastes; sofrito, recaito, harissa, mole, salsa verde, romesco, Thai red curry paste, etc., in 1-cup canning jars. I grow & cut cilantro, Italian parsley, basil, Holy basil, Thai basil, dill, etc.; process them separately then spoon into ice cube trays & freeze. This works well with the herbs but can be done with the pastes/sauces as well.

[@slohivid]

Great concise video. Lots of interesting information, a versatile curry paste recipe and NO repetitive, annoying background music. Well done. New subscriber 👏👏👏👏

[@oreogiri]

I am 64 year old woman from Bangalore and I appreciate how you have so nicely explained the basics of some masalas. This paste is very convenient and can be made in larger quantities and stored in the freezer for months. I have been making two kinds of masala curry pastes and sending to my children abroad for the last nearly 10 years. One is tomato based, red gravy paste like how you show here and the other is more South Indian dhania powder based yellow / brown masala paste. In both I already add the Garam masala ingredients too so they just have to heat some oil and add the paste. And use for veg or non veg dishes. My children store them well upto about 6 months or more. They make smaller batches and store so they take out only what is required. As long as masala is fried well while making, and moisture doesn’t come into contact these pastes don’t get spoils. Of course curries are varied across India and in South we also make different varieties of Sambar and dry dishes, for which we make ready powders and store. I felt so nice to see how you have made this very useful video which I am sure is a must tutorial for anyone interested in Indian cooking. Thank you for this.

[@HappyBellyfish]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words and for sharing your story and experience. That curry paste you are maknig for your children must be the most precious thing ever . A lot of love and care bonded together with spices. I can sense the magic in its aroma. This is truly inspirational🙂🙏

[@oreogiri]

@@HappyBellyfish looks like your video has gone global and rightly appreciated by different national people. 👍

[@susansmith8531]

I have prescribed and will be forwarding to my colleagues and friends. ** You seem the most honest and genuine I have landed onto so far🙏🏼. Thank you. You also seem a nice person, polite…I don’t know what it is but you have that connection with people. Allow me please🙏🏼to be your #1 fan. I am watching from Merseyside in Liverpool🇬🇧. GodBless.

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love how clearly you describe how to do everything.

[@sailajabeeram6500]

Applause for your honest content.keep going

[@patriciahall2223]

Thank you very much , a wonderful presentation , I love curry & everything spicy ...so well explained , best video ever .....I'm definitely making this delicious curry paste .....🇨🇦

[@melvinbulsari8445]

Thanks mate. Peas curry turned out great.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you show us all how to create a proper Indian curry paste. I’m so impressed I have subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. I definitely going to try this recipe out, and I’ll definitely let you know.

[@NADINEYOMImusic]

Amazing, thank you!

[@qlevy7132]

Another great recommendation from KZbin algorithm, im already cooking a big batch of the paste to have it ready for cooking!

[@hannahjames4823]

Thank you so much Sounds so simple Took down a lot of notes Very informative 🤓

[@kathygaskins7132]

😲 Am I the only one watching this video way longer than needed with no intention of making a curry paste ... 😆 Wow... ❤

[@kingtutt61]

Great instructor! You start with something simplistic (base gravy) and add variations. Something everyone can do! Thank you!

[@antonyjosephine494]

Extremely Delicious...

[@mrs.gregory7565]

I’m going to try!!

[@joaxgolf]

Thank you for this. 🙏

[@Paaach]

Great recipe, thanks

[@e_stone_r]

I found this video in my suggested and decided to make this curry. This is the best curry I've had, and way cheaper than what I could get at local Indian restaurants (we're talking a 1/3 of the cost). Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@jamessturrock9876]

Great easy to follow recipe well explained can’t wait for the next one

[@reels-and-music-videos]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@homerecipesallinone1364.]

Wow super tasty and good ideas

[@user-hc9oc6ub8h]

so professional and simply !

[@bismillahkitchenwithnosh8472]

looks so delicious.

[@noiroitoi331]

great video and detailed explanation

[@joanneineson9516]

So glad I stumbled upon your videos! Will definitely be returning time and time to learn as much as possible. Thank you!

[@catherinesmith932]

Yes very interesting. Thank you

[@johnfred8848]

thankyou so much for this

[@roneemillercounseling7231]

thank you for a wonderful video that I believe I can do!!

[@tomcleary469]

Excellent presentation !!! Easy on the ear, will explore your recipes...Thank you from Ireland.

[@greg49able]

Yes I will surely try all the tips you have shared thanks so very much

[@anamariaclemencia]

thanks for the nice curry base !!

[@windflower5010]

Excellent lesson! Thank you.

[@Atitass]

Thank you so much for the lesson.

[@1PrinceWilliam]

This curry paste video was amazing! Your information is very detailed which I appreciate immensely, and your voice is so therapeutic !! I very recently got into experimenting with Indian cuisine and I’m in love! The use of fresh spices is second to none! Cooking with cinnamon, clove and bay leaves (other whole spices are much harder to come by where I live) has changed my life in the kitchen so I will be referring to your channel going forward! Thank you for all of the wonderful posts!

[@poonamsharma5732]

I loved your presentation.

[@cr.d.9258]

Charming WoW

[@joannananka-bruce9446]

You are simple n direct, one of the best.

[@ishiiowada3884]

Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍

[@underscoreMino]

I love this paste. It has helped me on my weight loss journey. From 105Kg to 85Kg in half a year (I'm 190cm tall). I make big batches without tomatoes (I replace them with water in the recipe) and freeze it in an ice cube tray, as I do with other ingredients. Then I just unfreeze it in a pan with other frozen cubes of stuff, which can already have random cooked vegetables in it or just ghee/oil My favorites have been: 2 cubes paste, 3 cubes tomato, 2 cubes yogurt, 1 cube butter 2 cubes paste, 2 cubes tomato, 2 cubes mango puree, 1 cube yogurt, lemon juice 2 cubes paste, 2 cubes mango puree, 3 cubes coconut milk After it unfreezes, I add either sous-vide chicken breast cubes (which I also make in batches and freeze), shredded chicken thighs/leg made in airfryer or just soaked chickpeas. So convenient.

[@kavitadsilva2416]

Lovely, I'll try it out, thanks

[@shannonbee]

Beautiful thank you.🤗

[@lyricgirl45]

Fantastic thank you ❤

[@antonyjosephine494]

Amazing recipe...

[@emmyin]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Bioluvskatz]

So helpful! TY!

[@demetriusoconnor8149]

Yummm I’ve been looking for a better curry base in this sounds so good I can already smell it and I haven’t even started cooking it yet. Thank you.🎉

[@christinebeames712]

Brilliant , not a wasted word , perfectly explained xxxx

[@trevorlongisland]

Excellent tips.

[@SunnyMcBunny]

I really appreciate the clear way you explained this.

[@tasaneesomintr871]

Very charming teacher.

[@gultencimenoglu6699]

Wow. So simple. Thank you

[@birdbob7777]

What a lovely man...

[@Donegaldan]

Excellent explanation and demonstration. Thank you.

[@mandypooran1725]

This is so very helpful, thank you

[@jwsledge]

Great Video! Thank You so much. I love curry, can’t wait to make my own.

[@isotopiary]

Superb video-many thanks!

[@dooreenmel8284]

Thank you so much for your tasty curry paste recipe

[@eane4762]

Thank you! This is an encouraging video!

[@dianeladico1769]

This was *perfect* thank you so much!

[@jacquebateman]

Can't wait to try this. Thank you. 🙂

[@thisisbrett]

I can't wait to try this. Thank you.

[@aaproductions4441]

This really is one of the best cooking instruction videos I've ever seen - I wanted to get a better idea of how to cook a good curry from scratch and this answered all my questions and then some, thanks!

[@patrickyorke3028]

Lovely presentation, thank you.

[@gallowsend]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing!

[@debrankine6453]

Very well presented tutorial. Thank you. Going to make this curry paste now!

[@mombeaubob]

I do so appreciate this video. I love curry and have been clueless until now. Thank you.

[@lynnoble8229]

Great video ….excellent tips

[@jaappronk5579]

Thank you very much !!

[@recreepy]

Culinary heaven on a plate! Each bite is a ticket to gastronomic paradise.A taste of happiness!

[@shari1426]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@FM-nk1zh]

great tips, thank you

[@cathysu]

Such a great explainer video! Thank you so much for breaking it all down. I can't wait to implement this in my cooking to make more authentic Indian food

[@tommyeadams4045]

Very helpful.

[@johnthomasdoyle1964]

Thank you so much, I am going to use this paste from now on.

[@lilyrose5612]

Fantastic...Thank you very much for sharing... I love indian curry.🤗

[@darkfuture3291]

Excellent. Very clear. Thank you😊