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In many countries in the Caribbean, curry is a commonly used spice mix. However, in Suriname, we don't call it 'curry'; we refer to it as masala. This has caused confusion for me because I always thought masala and curry were the same, but I read something different in this subreddit, and one of my parents also told me that there used to be a distinction between masala and curry when they were young.
So, what exactly is Surinamese masala? It consists of a mix of spices like turmeric, fenugreek, coriander, mustard, nigella seeds and sometimes black pepper, all spice and cumin are added too. They are roasted and then ground into a powder.
There are three types of masalas: chutney masala (dark brown), standard masala (yellow, used for mainly chicken), and duck/goat masala (yellow, but with added anise and galangal).
Now my question is, what exactly is Caribbean curry, considering the statement made that curry and masala are not the same, and that Surinamese masala is more similar to garam masala, as suggested by the user in this subreddit.
Hi, I’m going to the Caribbean islands in March and my mum really really wants a drink in a coconut. Does anyone know any where that sells/does them? I’m visiting these islands : St John’s, Antigua Philipsburg , St Maarten Road Town, BIV Basseterre, st kitts Pointe-a- pitre, Guadeloupe Thanks!
Hi, I’m going to the Caribbean islands in March and my mum really really wants a drink in a coconut. Does anyone know any where that sells/does them? I’m visiting these islands : St John’s, Antigua Philipsburg , St Maarten Road Town, BIV Basseterre, st kitts Pointe-a- pitre, Guadeloupe Thanks!