Curry

Curry, when used as a sweet component in Thai or Indian cuisine, refers to a rich, aromatic sauce or paste that balances savory, spicy, and sweet flavors. It typically features ingredients like coconut milk, palm sugar, tamarind, and a blend of spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander, often paired with fruits like mango or pineapple. This style is common in Thai curries like Massaman or certain Indian kormas, where sweetness complements heat and depth.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

A typical serving (about 1 cup) of a sweet curry dish is moderate to high in carbohydrates from sugars and coconut milk, with a significant amount of fat from the coconut base. It provides key nutrients like fiber, vitamins (such as A and C from vegetables or fruits), and minerals like iron and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 300-500 per serving depending on ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, sweet curries reflect the historical trade routes that brought spices and ingredients like coconut and sugar to Southeast Asia and India, creating a fusion of flavors. Nutritionally, the use of coconut milk offers medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolized differently than other fats and may provide quick energy.