6 Ways To Reduce Sweetness In Curries
In curries and gravies, sweetness, because of their rich ingredients, can shadow the intended taste. It can reduce spicy and savoury flavours, and make the dish unbalanced. If you have unintentionally made the gravy too sweet, here are 6 ways to fix it.
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In your gravies, squeeze some lemon juice or add a dash of vinegar. This can help cut the sweetness and balance the overall flavour of the dish.Spices
Add more spices like cumin, coriander powder, garam masala, etc. to increase the heat levels of your dish. This can add more flavour to it.Vegetables
Add neutral vegetables like potatoes, bell peppers or spinach. These veggies can absorb some sweetness and add nutrition to your dish.Savoury Base
Blend some tomato and make a paste of it. This can add savoury and tangy flavours that balance the sweetness.Dairy
Pour in some plain yoghurt, cream or milk. These products can mellow the sweetness and add a rich and creamy texture to your dish.Add Salt
Sprinkle in a little bit of salt in your sweet gravies. This can help reduce the sweetness by enhancing other flavours of the curry.
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