Curry Recipes with NO cumin?

Question

My roomate loves Indian foods, especially curry. Unfortunately I am allergic to cumin.

Does anyone have a recipe, or links to recipes for curry that don't need cumin?

Answer 1

Try the site I use.  It lists a huge amount of recipes.  It probably has at least one like you're wanting.  However, you may also just try not adding Cumin.  The site is called "recipezaar"

Answer 2

You can basically make any curry or follow any curry recipe and just leave out the cumin.  I assume you make all your curries from scratch and stay away from ready made curry sauces, powders & pastes since they will most likely contain cumin.

You can add some smoky Spanish paprika to duplicate the "smokyness" of the cumin.  The ground coriander will somewhat simulate the "earthyness" of cumin.

Dont worry, you will not compromise any flavor and that's the important thing (second to your health, of course!!)  I have provided a cumin free garam masala recipe that you can use for any Indian dish.

Here's a basic Indian chicken curry recipe with no cumin:

EASY INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY:

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken pieces, boneless/skinless

1 large onion, diced

2 cloves of garlic, finely minced

1 inch piece of ginger, peeled & finely minced

1 can of tomato puree (if you use crushed tomatoes, puree them)

1 tsp turmeric

1.5 tsp ground coriander

1.5 tsp garam masala (*cumin free, see below)

1/2 red chili powder (to taste)

1-2 tsp smoky Spanish paprika

salt to taste

juice of 1 lemon

oil (veg or canola)

water as needed (or chicken stock)

freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

METHOD:

In a large deep skillet on medium high heat, add 2 tbsp of oil and saute the onion until slightly browned. Add the ginger & garlic, stir fry for 1-2 minutes and add the spices. Stir fry & let the spices cook out for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and mix to coat well. Once the chicken has turned opaque, add the tomatoes and a little water to cover. Reduce the heat, cover & let simmer 10-12 minutes. The chicken should be fully cooked but tender & juicy. Add lemon juice, adjust the seasonings, garnish & serve.

*CUMIN FREE GARAM MASALA:

Ingredients:

2 cinnamon sticks

3 dried bay leaves

2 tbsp coriander seeds

4 cardamom pods, crushed

1 tbsp cloves

1 tsp black peppercorns

1 tbsp ground mace

Method:

Dry roast, let cool and grind to a fine powder. Store in the pantry for up to 1 month and in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Answer 3

Make your own curry powder, but leave out the cumin.  There are lots of other flavorful spices in this recipe. I'm sure it will be fine withint the cumin.

Homemade Curry Powder

Ingredients1-1/4 Tbs. Ground Coriander

2-1/2 tsp. Whole Black Peppercorns

1/2 tsp. Whole Cloves

1 tsp. Whole Cumin Seed [JUST LEAVE THIS OUT]

1 tsp. shelled Whole Cardamom Seed

1/2 tsp. Ground Fenugreek Seed

1-1/4 Tbs. Ground Turmeric Root

1/2 tsp. Ground Mace

1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger

1/8 tsp. Ground Red Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp. mustard seeds (optional)

1/4 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

PreparationCoarsely grind all the whole seeds. Mix with remaining ingredients and place in a heavy skillet. Roast, stirring often, until the colors darken slightly, about 5 minutes. Let cool and then transfer to a storage container. Use in dishes that call for curry powder.