curry powder
noun
: a seasoning consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)
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Inside Akal Travel Center, a 24-hour truck stop on Wyoming’s high plains, the smells of sizzling garlic and earthy curry powder permeate the air.
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David Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Our take on classic chicken salad features curry powder and fresh cilantro for a spicy, bold flavor.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander, stirring to coat the vegetables and lightly toast the spices for about 15 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
An aioli of sorts, flavored with malt and curry powder, pooled over crisped, golf ball-sized potatoes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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David Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Our take on classic chicken salad features curry powder and fresh cilantro for a spicy, bold flavor.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Add the curry powder, cumin and coriander, stirring to coat the vegetables and lightly toast the spices for about 15 seconds.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
An aioli of sorts, flavored with malt and curry powder, pooled over crisped, golf ball-sized potatoes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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