Description
Mingle Sri Lankan Curry: A Genuinely Complex Spice Blend
Mingle Sri Lankan Curry All Natural Recipe Base is built around a rich, layered spice profile that goes well beyond a standard curry powder. Turmeric, cardamom, cumin and fennel seeds form the base, with cloves and ginger adding warmth and a touch of jalapeno for gentle heat.
It's a genuinely different flavour to a typical Indian or Thai curry, closer to the deeply spiced, slightly tangy character Sri Lankan curries are known for, rather than a generic curry powder with a regional label attached.
What's In It
- Turmeric, cardamom and cumin
- Fennel seeds, cloves and ginger
- Garlic, onion and Australian sea salt
- A touch of jalapeno for heat
It's naturally gluten free and vegan friendly, with no artificial fillers, flavours or added sugar.
How To Use It
- Simmer with chicken, beef or vegetables and coconut milk
- Use as a marinade base before slow cooking
- Add lentils or chickpeas for a vegetarian curry
- Serve over rice or with roti
The jalapeno gives a gentle warmth rather than an aggressive heat, so it's approachable even if you don't usually go for spicy curries.
What Makes Sri Lankan Curry Different
Sri Lankan curries often lean on a broader spice mix than a standard curry powder, using cardamom, cloves and fennel alongside the more familiar turmeric and cumin. That combination is what gives this base its distinct, layered character, rather than tasting like a generic curry blend with a new name on the label.
A Genuine Shortcut Without Losing Depth
Building a Sri Lankan curry from scratch usually means sourcing whole spices like cardamom pods and fennel seeds, then toasting and grinding them before cooking even starts. This base takes care of that groundwork, so what's left is browning your protein, adding coconut milk, and letting it simmer, without needing a spice cupboard stocked for one specific cuisine.
More Curry Nights to Try
If you like exploring different regional curries, Mingle's Green Curry All Natural Recipe Base and Japanese Curry All Natural Recipe Base are both worth trying alongside this one for variety through the week.
Good To Know
Each box contains 12 individual 30g sachets, ideal for single meals or batch cooking. A single 30g pack is also available. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal tightly after opening.