Curry powder is usually a mixture of turmeric, chilli powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground ginger and pepper, and can be bought in mild, medium or hot strengths. It is thought to be a British invention – the Brits probably took some Indian spice mixtures home with them hoping to recreate the dishes they had enjoyed in India. Curry powder has great nutritional value. It contains all the macronutrients (fat, carbohydrate, protein) and some micronutrients (vitamin A, calcium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6). It’s slightly sweet, slightly savoury, quite earthy, with a bit of heat. It can be used in many recipes giving our dish a strong smell and taste. We can use curry in meat dishes, rice, risotto, tomato sauces and the advanced kitchen can use it in combination with coconut milk. With curry we give a rich aroma to our dish.