curry powder

noun

: a condiment consisting of several pungent ground spices (such as cayenne pepper, fenugreek, and turmeric)

Examples of curry powder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Eating with your hands is the norm in India, Indonesia, Mali, and Egypt — cultures that also happen to use colorful spices like turmeric and curry powder in traditional foods. Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024 Sprinkle in the curry powder along with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, stirring constantly, for another couple of minutes. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024 Think: curry powder from India, Piemonte hazelnuts from Italy, and high-phenolic olive oil from Greece. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 16 Nov. 2023 Return cooked lentils to saucepan and add garam masala and curry powders. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2024 In time, commercial curry powders emerged, capitalizing on this colonial vestige. Nandita Godbole, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023 Baba’s team marinates the chicken in a blend of curry powder, garlic, cumin, coriander and other spices. Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 Red curry powder, a Thai spice blend with chiles, garlic, and ginger, adds bold flavor. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023 Add in fresh jalapeño and a dash of curry powder and this bold sweet potato recipe will quickly become part of your permanent rotation. Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of curry powder was in 1810

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“Curry powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curry%20powder. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

curry powder

noun
: a sharp seasoning made of ground spices

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