curry powder
noun
: a seasoning consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)
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Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne, and stir to toast the spices, about 30 seconds more.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Just like in Senior Travel and Culture Editor Tara Massouleh McCay’s mom’s recipe, curry powder punches up the flavor and adds a beautiful color to a dish that can often taste and look bland without it.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Just like in Senior Travel and Culture Editor Tara Massouleh McCay’s mom’s recipe, curry powder punches up the flavor and adds a beautiful color to a dish that can often taste and look bland without it.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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