curry powder
Turmeric-based seasoning
Curry powder is a spice blend used in South Asian cooking and dishes inspired by it.
The mixture typically includes turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili, though recipes vary widely.
Western curry powders tend toward a standardized yellow blend, while traditional preparations differ by region and dish: Add a tablespoon of curry powder to the sauce.
Yellow rhizome spice
- cuminGround aromatic seed
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
ginger · chili · paprika · mustard seeds · cloves · nutmeg · mace · asafoetida
Combined but unbonded substances
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- fusionJoining into unity
masala · garam masala · madras · vindaloo · korma · tikka · tandoori · balti
Substance improving food taste
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- simmerCook just under boiling
- sautéCook quickly in fat
- stewSlow-simmered meat dish
gravy · roux · thicken · dusting · rub · paste · sautéing · braising
turmeric
Yellow rhizome spice
cardamom · ginger · chili · paprika · mustard seeds · cloves · nutmeg · mace · asafoetida · fennel
mixture
Combined but unbonded substances
- combinationJoining of multiple elements
- medleyVaried mixture or blend
- compositeMade of distinct parts
fusion · masala · garam masala · madras · vindaloo · korma · tikka · tandoori · balti · rogan josh
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
stew · gravy · roux · thicken · dusting · rub · paste · sautéing · braising · tempering
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
bitter · piquant · complex · robust · rich · mellow · fiery · tangy · deep · layered
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
aromatic · scented · musky · toasted · smoky · sharp · heady · spiced · peppery · woody
- currieskorma, vindaloo, madras, rogan josh, tikka masala
- herbs & spicesbasil, mint, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, cumin, coriander, ghee, dal
- Powdersbaking soda, flour, almond flour, coconut flour, chickpea flour
- seasoningseasoning, salting, peppering, spicing, sprinkling