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, turmeric, salt, sugar, and white pepper.
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Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
Many spice blends also incorporate coriander, including African, South American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish seasonings, such as baharat, dukkah, Madras curry powder, and korma curry paste.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
While cowboy butter often calls for lemon zest, swap in lime or orange zest as desired.
Spices: Change up the spices—add chipotle powder, cumin, curry powder, and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Staples like authentic Jamaican beef patties, curry powders, and fresh seasonings had to be shipped in from Houston or New York.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2025
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Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
Many spice blends also incorporate coriander, including African, South American, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish seasonings, such as baharat, dukkah, Madras curry powder, and korma curry paste.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
While cowboy butter often calls for lemon zest, swap in lime or orange zest as desired.
Spices: Change up the spices—add chipotle powder, cumin, curry powder, and more.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 July 2025
Staples like authentic Jamaican beef patties, curry powders, and fresh seasonings had to be shipped in from Houston or New York.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for curry powder
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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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