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Indian curries have endured, especially in terms of their influence on global cuisine. These oil-infused concoctions are warming and nourishing to the body, and are well-known complements to basics like rice and roti, curries full of aromatic spices.
As a result, it makes sense that Indian curries would be considered the greatest in the world.
India’s butter chicken, malai kofta and shahi paneer are ranked fourth, fifth and sixth respectively in the June 2023 Taste Atlas list of the world’s best curries.
However, Thailand’s Fanaeng Curry is the best; It is a rich, sweet and salty curry cooked with a variety of vegetables, such as ginger, galangal, dried chillies, kaffir lime juice and more.
Actually, many Thai curries like Khao Soi, Green Curry, Massaman Curry and Thai Curry have entered the list. The two remaining slots in the top 10 list are taken by Japan’s Kare and Kare Raisu.
Here’s the full list of Curries
- Phanaeng Curry from Thailand – 4.9 rating.
- Khao Soi from Northern Thailand – 4.8 rating
- Kare from Japan – 4.7 rating
- Shahi Paneer from India – 4.7 rating
- Malai Kofta from India – 4.7 rating
- Butter Chicken from India – 4.6 rating
- Green Curry from Thailand – 4.6 rating
- Massaman Curry from Thailand – 4.6 rating
- Kare Raisu from Japan – 4.5 rating
- Thai Curry from Thailand – 4.5 rating
Shahi Paneer
A rich, creamy sauce made with tomatoes, spices and paneer is known as shahi paneer. It tastes delicious, spicy and sweet and goes well with rice, roti or naan roti.
The food gets its unique royal flavor from aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves and cinnamon which are commonly used for flavoring. Because of its fine texture, Shahi Paneer is often topped with chopped almonds and pistachios and fresh coriander, which provides a delightful crunch as well as visual appeal. As a popular vegetarian option in Indian cuisine, it symbolizes the grandeur and richness of Mughlai cuisine and is especially served as a main course at festive gatherings and special events.
Malai Kofta
Malai Kofta is a popular comfort dish consisting of fried paneer dumplings dipped in a thick, creamy sauce flavored with spices. It comes with paratha, tandoori roti, naan roti and jeera rice.
To add texture and complexity, these koftas are usually filled with a variety of nuts, raisins and sometimes grated vegetables. Then, the koftas are cooked in a thick and velvety stew made with tomatoes, cream, cashews and savory spices like garam masala, cumin and coriander.
The koftas are covered in this rich gravy, which combines flavors and textures in a delightful way. Fresh cream, chopped almonds and coriander leaves are frequently used as garnishes to enhance the look of the malai kofta and give it a bit of final crunch. It is a well-known vegetarian option in Indian cuisine served as a main course during festivals and special events, highlighting the complex and comforting flavors of traditional Indian cooking.
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is a type of dish cooked with chicken and spicy tomatoes that originated in Delhi. The tomato and butter sauce makes this dish different from other chicken-based dishes.
Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhni, is a favorite ingredient in Indian cuisine, especially in North India. It consists of tender pieces of chicken marinated in curd and a mixture of spices, traditionally including garam masala, ginger, garlic and chilies. After marinating, the chicken is usually grilled, baked, or pan-fried until cooked through and slightly charred.
Butter chicken is characterized by its rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. This sauce is made with tomatoes, cream, butter and various spices like fenugreek leaves, cumin and coriander. The cooked chicken pieces are then simmered in this luscious sauce, allowing them to absorb the flavors and become exceptionally tender.