Where does the word "curry" come from?
The word "curry" likely comes from the Tamil word "kari," which reached English through Portuguese and British traders.
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Where was chicken tikka masala invented?
The Shish Mahal restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland, claims to have invented chicken tikka masala in the 1970s.
Which dish was called Britain's national dish?
In 2001, British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook called chicken tikka masala a "true British national dish."
How did curry come to Japan?
Curry came to Japan through the British navy, and Japan's navy still traditionally eats curry on Fridays.
What gives curry its yellow color?
Curry's yellow color comes mainly from turmeric.
Who invented curry powder?
Curry powder is a British invention.
What was the first Indian restaurant in Britain?
The first Indian restaurant in Britain was the Hindoostanee Coffee House, opened in London in 1810 by Sake Dean Mahomed.
What makes Thai green curry green?
Thai green curry gets its color from green chilies, which are pounded into a curry paste.
Which curry topped CNN's list of the world's best foods?
Massaman curry was ranked first on CNN's 2011 list of the world's 50 best foods.
Do curry leaves come from curry powder?
Curry leaves and curry powder are unrelated.