curry powder

American  

noun

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

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curry powder British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of curry powder

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

Example Sentences

In addition to incorporating soy sauce and MSG, the cookies call for Asian curry powder, which is subtle in flavor once the cookies come out of the oven but develops more the following day.

From Salon

More than 20 spice products including dips, curry powders and seasonings have been recalled over fears they may contain peanuts not mentioned on the label.

From BBC

Take her One-Pan Peanut and Cauliflower Stew, which combines peanut butter, ginger, coconut milk, garlic, rice and curry powder with simmering cauliflower florets.

From Seattle Times

It’s a knockout of a dish: slick rice noodles coated yellow with aromatic curry powder, dry stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, crunchy bean sprouts and bell pepper.

From Seattle Times

I have also prepared this recipe in the past with a savory twist to it, substituting curry powder or cumin for the cinnamon and nutmeg, and adding crumbled bacon or a six-minute egg.

From Seattle Times