Curry's Enduring Allure: A Culinary Journey through Millennia

Compelling evidence of spices like turmeric and cloves in ancient Vietnam points to the possibility that South Asians exchanged their culinary traditions through an age-old maritime trade route.

The allure of richly flavored and aromatic dishes, known as curries in the West, has been an integral part of South and Southeast Asian cuisines for centuries. These culinary delights owe their unique taste to a blend of spices, such as earthy turmeric, warm cloves, and sharp ginger, that have traveled far and wide, defying borders and cultural boundari…