How to Use curry powder in a Sentence

curry powder

noun
  • Stir in curry powder and cumin seeds and cook for 1 minute.
    Ashley Rodriguez, Woman's Day, 10 Apr. 2019
  • Take it a step further with curry powder to knock it out of the park.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 15 July 2019
  • In a small bowl, stir the curry powder into 1/4 cup of the oil and let stand for 15 minutes.
    Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Just throw it on bread with mayo and salt, or throw it on bread with curry powder and mayo.
    Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 7 July 2023
  • Add turmeric, curry powder and spinach and bring to a boil again.
    Tina Danze, Dallas News, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Add the curry powder, and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Stir in curry powder and flour and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
    Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2020
  • Place the yogurt, salt, and curry powder and cayenne, if using, in a large bowl and stir to combine.
    Country Living, 26 Dec. 2010
  • Plus, a spoonful of curry powder gives it a hint of spice, warming you up from the inside out.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Stir in the salt, cayenne, curry powder, thyme, tomato paste and ¼ cup water.
    Nneka M. Okona, chicagotribune.com, 11 Nov. 2019
  • Add curry powder and stir well with the potatoes for a couple of minutes.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 5 Apr. 2021
  • Their version is stuffed with chicken and beef and topped with curry powder, hot sauce, sour cream and cilantro.
    Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Add the curry powder and stir until each seed is coated.
    Susan Clotfelter, The Know, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Stir in curry powder, MSG, if using, oyster sauce, fish sauce, oil and salt and mix well.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2018
  • Stir in the curry powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
    Nandita Godbole, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil with the curry powder.
    cleveland, 4 Aug. 2020
  • Look for curry powder made in small batches for freshness and spice.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Add curry powder, cumin and salt, and stir while cooking for 30 seconds.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 Mar. 2021
  • For a faraway flavor twist, try adding hot Madras curry powder and a pinch of turmeric.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Congo Chicken, a sweet and tangy dish kicked up with curry powder.
    Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Add the curry powder, onion, green pepper and mushrooms.
    Linda Gassenheimer, charlotteobserver, 6 Mar. 2018
  • Using your hands, break apart any clumps in the rice and add to the skillet along with the trout, curry powder, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022
  • In this recipe, the inclusion of curry powder adds perfume and a brilliant hue.
    Brigid Washington, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2020
  • Add the squash, carrot, and curry powder, season with salt, and cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
    Christie Grimm, Town & Country, 26 Oct. 2013
  • The pastry dough is laced with curry powder, olive oil, garlic, thyme and turmeric.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022
  • The sauce, spiced with a little more curry powder, adds heft without hogging the spotlight.
    Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2021
  • Try citrusy and piney rosemary, smoky cumin, sweet-hot curry powder, or earthy sage.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Season the chicken with a special blend of curry powder, cider vinegar and raisins.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Put 2 1/4 cups water, the lentil pilaf and curry powder in skillet.
    Nancy Dell'aria, Woman's Day, 2 Jan. 2012
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons of the curry powder, the sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
    Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2021

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