Thai curries are popular worldwide and for good reason.

There are several varieties, each having its unique taste.

Read ahead to learn more!

Talking about Thai cuisine, we cannot help but mention the delectable curries. Simply put, these are thick stewed dishes consisting of meat, vegetables, seafood, herbs, curry paste, coconut milk, etc. What's more, they can be cooked in various ways, all of which are unlike curries from other parts of the world.

In this article, we'll discuss some important aspectsof mouth-watering Thai curries.

Herbs & Spices Used in Thai Curries

Thai curries are loaded with various herbs and spices. The curries' preparation begins with a paste that includes fresh basil, ginger, garlic, lime, chilies, lemongrass, and more.

Different Types of Thai Curries

As mentioned before, Thai curries come in several varieties. Below is a list of the most popular ones among them.

Green curry: Known as "gaeng kiow wahn", green curry is the most common curry in Thai cuisine. It has several ingredients such as green chilies, Thai basil, kaffir lime, white pepper, shallots, lemongrass, garlic, coriander root, sea salt, and shrimp paste. You can also include some vegetables like beans, peas, onions, etc.

Red curry: Red curry is originated in central Thailand, and is most popular as street food. Prepared with lots of dried red chilies, it boasts a spicy flavor and bright red color. Also, it consists of several herbs like garlic, shallots, ginger, and lemongrass. You can also include coconut milk as well.

Yellow curry: Yellow curry is prepared with lots of turmeric, along with many other spices such as coriander, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, fenugreek, cinnamon, lemongrass, and cayenne pepper. It has a thick texture, owing to the presence of both coconut milk and coconut cream. It's mild and boasts a slightly sweet flavor.

Some other popular varieties are Panang curry, Massaman curry, etc.

Differences Between Thai Curry & Indian Curry

Thai curry and Indian curry are the two most beloved curries in South Asia. Yet, they have lots of differences. For example:

Thai curry has a stew-like consistency, while Indian curry is more like a soup.

Thai curries are less spicy than Indian curries.

Most Thai curries use coconut milk as the base liquid. Indian curry doesn't use this and relies more on dairy ingredients such as cow milk, ghee, butter, etc.

Thai curry is light and can be eaten alone. On the other hand, Indian curry must be eaten with a side dish (such as rice, bread, etc.).