yellow curry rice bowl
By L VALERIOTE
Take Curry Up A Notch With Honey
chicken tikka masala

Regardless of whether you’re familiar with the differences between curries from various countries, there's a special flavor enhancer that you may not have thought to add: honey.

honey and ground spices

It might not seem like the most obvious choice for a savory, spicy curry, but this simple ingredient can have a powerful effect that amplifies the other flavors in the dish.

assorted curry spices

In addition to the complex combination of spices that make a curry so delicious, honey balances things out with a light sweetness and brings out the dish’s flavors and aromas.

drizzling honey onto wooden spoon

Honey’s thick viscosity adds body to your thick or thin curry sauce or broth. This helps if you’re making a lighter version of Indian curry that uses less ghee (clarified butter).

Indian rice and chicken curry

Simply prepare your favorite curry as usual, then drizzle honey lightly over the dish before serving. Start with a simple recipe so the honey isn’t overpowered by other flavors.