curry powder

noun

1. a powdered preparation of spices and other ingredients, usually including turmeric and coriander, used for making curry or for seasoning food.

curry powder

noun

1. a mixture of finely ground pungent spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, etc, used in making curries

Word History and Origins

Origin of curry powder¹

First recorded in 1800–10; curry ¹ + powder ¹

Example Sentences

In the densely populated slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh, children survive on rice cooked with curry powder and cheap cookies and chips, packaged in appealing, colorful wrappers.

From Science News

When the British arrived, local cooks adapted the food to their meeker palates, leading to the milder spice levels in curry powder.

From Ozy

They packaged their interpretation into a spice mix, curry powder, which they sent home and to colonial subjects around the world.

From Ozy

Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are coated in curry powder, then simmered until soft.

From Washington Post

Allow the curry powder to bloom, constantly stirring, about 30 seconds.

From Washington Post

Guests are also invited to try fried pieces of whale seasoned with curry powder.

From The Daily Beast

Third, he started writing Indian-style songs, all curry powder and souvenirs from the Taj Mahal, very solemn.

From The Daily Beast

Add them and the peppercorns, cloves, chopped celery, and curry powder stirred to a smooth paste with a little water to the meat.

From Project Gutenberg

The curry powder that is used adds an unusual flavor that is pleasing to many people, but if it is not desired, it may be omitted.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut meat into small pieces and rub the curry powder well into the raw meat.

From Project Gutenberg

Mix a small teaspoonful of curry powder with three teaspoonfuls of fine flour and a small pinch of salt.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence the curry-powder is in immense request, and is largely exported.

From Project Gutenberg