Quiz: Keep calm and curry on!

_________ curries are, by most standards, the true test of one’s constitution with regards to spicy foods. Originally from the Portuguese colony of Goa, these go with only a few spices in copious quantities to produce an incredibly hot dish. Those with iron-clad stomachs and palates will find this to be a delicious meal every time. Fill in the blank.

A _______ curry has a distinct “sweet and sour” profile to it, but a decent amount of spice to it. It’s often served with a pineapple ring, both as a garnish and to add sweetness to the dish. Fill in the blank.

______ curries are spiced not for heat, but for flavor. Rather than cumin and black pepper, the dish is prepared with flavors such as cardamom and cinnamon. Mixed together with butter and cream, and often combined with yogurt-marinated meats that are slow-cooked, these are definitely for those who want zest without the burn. Fill in the blank.

Characterized by the presence of spinach, mustard greens, and other leafy vegetables, this particular curry has a pleasant but noticeable degree of heat. Name this curry.

_______ curry dates back to the time of the British Raj and as such is something of an Anglo-Indian fusion. Even so, this particular curry carries a strong but not overpowering heat, owing to the presence of green chiles stir-fried with tomato, onion, and coriander. Fill in the blank.

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