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  1. curry powdernoun

    pungent blend of cumin and ground coriander seed and turmeric and other spices

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  1. curry powdernoun

    A mixture of spices, usually including turmeric, commonly used in Asian cooking.

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  1. Curry powder

    Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the Indian subcontinent where it is typically called garam masala.

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  1. curry powder

    Curry powder is a blend of spices originating from South Asian cuisine, specifically Indian cuisine. It is typically used to flavor curry dishes and varies in composition, but common ingredients often include turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers. Additional spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and nutmeg may also be included. Curry powder is known for its vibrant yellow color, primarily due to the presence of turmeric, and its rich, complex flavor.

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  1. Curry powder

    Curry powder is a spice mix of widely varying composition based on South Asian cuisine. Curry powder and the contemporary English use of the word curry are Western inventions and do not reflect any specific Indian food, though a similar mixture of spices used in north India is called garam masala. Curry powder is actually closer to the Tamil sambar powder, and the word curry is widely believed to be derived from the Tamil word kari, variously meaning something like sauce, cooked vegetables or meat. In the western world, curry powder mixtures tend to have a fairly standardized taste, though a great variety of spice mixtures are used in Indian cuisine. Curry Powder, a British invention, was largely popularized during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through the mass export of the condiment to the western table throughout Europe and North and South America, and through its use in British Army nations. Curry powder did not become standardized, as many of the original blends of curry powder were still available throughout the world. The late 1960s and early 1970s saw a growth of Indian-based food consumption in the west and internationally. This led to an increase of Indian restaurants throughout the world. The tradition of keeping special blends of curry powder simply became uneconomical, and curry powder became increasingly standardized outside India.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of curry powder in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of curry powder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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