curry powder
noun
: a seasoning consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)
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Ina recommends starting with 1 tablespoon of mild curry powder, then working your way up to 2 tablespoons based on your personal preference.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
With heat on low, add garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder and red pepper flakes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The exact blend can vary widely based on the geographic origin of the recipe and personal preference, but most curry powders include turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, and black pepper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Once the mixture heats up, whisk in the curry powder until the curry forms into a paste.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
With heat on low, add garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder and red pepper flakes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The exact blend can vary widely based on the geographic origin of the recipe and personal preference, but most curry powders include turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, and black pepper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2025
Once the mixture heats up, whisk in the curry powder until the curry forms into a paste.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 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 8 Apr. 2025.
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