Name/Title
curry canEntry/Object ID
1982.002.006Description
Rectangular metal tin with circular metal 'well' lid in top (seems to be firmly stuck) Covered with a paper label which reads "By Appointment to H.E. The Governor of Bombay Green Label Ship Brad Madras Curry Powder, guaranteed Pure and Geniune 1/2 lb. Nett. Manufactured by M.M. Poonjiai & Co. 42, 1st Marine Street, Bombay, 2." Directions for Use: Madras Curry Powder. Take a chicken or a pound of mutton, veal or fish, pick wash and cut into piecs; two table - spoonsful of "green label" "Ship Brand" Curry powder with a little salt to be rubbed over the pices; then take a saucepan and put into it three ounces of butter or ghee with slices of two large onions; lay the pan over a slow fire and when the onion attains a brown colour add it to the rubbed pices and pint of hot water, and slow the whole over a slow fire and when the gravy attains the proper consistency, add a coffee cup-ful of coconut milk or cream and mix the whole well, serve the curry hot. "Our Specialities: Assorted Chutneys, Curry Powder, Curry Stuffs, Assorted pickles, Jams & Jellies, Preserves, vinegar, Sauces Bombay Duck, etc, etc."Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Wilson, FrancisNotes
Accession Date: 06-Jun-82
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsCreated By
Tank, RhondaCreate Date
December 4, 1995Update Date
August 16, 2025