Curry powder is a powder made from a mixture of spices. It is used in cooking, especially when making curry. A pungent seasoning prepared from cumin, coriander, turmeric, and other spices. a mixture of spices, used in cooking to give food a spicy taste
There are dozens of mixtures of spices commercially available as curry powder Enthusiasts of Indian food are more likely to purchase curry powder at an Indian food store or a spice shop, than to buy at supermarket brands
- usually cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, cinnamon, turmeric, and ground ginger May also have paprika, cloves, saffron, fenugreek, cardamom, or fresh curry leaves