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246. The History of Curry: From India to Britain and the World! (English Vocabulary Lesson)

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The History of Curry in the UK

The word curry probably dates back to the 16th century. It could have been borrowed from Malayalam, Kanada or Tamil languages. In India specific dishes are referred to by their regional or local names. Rather than curry you will hear terms like biryani, thali, dorsas and charts. Indian cuisine offers a much wider range of flavours, textures and cooking styles including dry dishes, stir fries and dishes with thick gravies. This diversity is not adequately captured by the term curry.

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