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curry powder

noun

Definition of curry powder

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

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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, curry powder and turmeric together until smooth. ExpressNews.com, "Monday Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing," 28 Aug. 2019 Take it a step further with curry powder to knock it out of the park. Kari Sonde, Washington Post, "If you love your vegetables, these plant-based dinner recipes are for you," 15 July 2019 The house shoestring fries (small $4, large $6) are thin and crisp, dusted with curry powder and sprinkled amply with seaweed flakes. Rachel Lebeaux, BostonGlobe.com, "RiceBurg puts down roots in Wellesley," 31 July 2019 Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together flour, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Best Ever Fried Chicken," 7 June 2019 Stir in curry powder and cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute. Ashley Rodriguez, Woman's Day, "Curried Tomato Coconut Lentils with Gingery Yogurt," 10 Apr. 2019 In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, egg white, flour, curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Curried Squash Pancakes with Arugula and Apple Salad," 10 Feb. 2015 Stir in lemon juice and final teaspoon curry powder. Birmingham Magazine, AL.com, "2 spring-ready recipes for English peas," 13 Apr. 2018 In Germany, pork currywurst is steamed and then fried, covered in curry powder and ketchup. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Debatable Encyclopedia of Drunk Food," 1 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of curry powder

1810, in the meaning defined above

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curry powder

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English Language Learners Definition of curry powder

: a mixture of spices that are used in Indian cooking to give a hot flavor to food

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