How to Use curry powder in a Sentence

curry powder

noun
  • The star of this recipe is curry powder with its warm, spicy taste.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Take it a step further with curry powder to knock it out of the park.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 15 July 2019
  • 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
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 29 Nov. 2025
  • Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Add curry powder for a dash of flavor and a bright yellow hue.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The other half were kept whole and doused in honey and curry powder.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Stir in curry powder and flour and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
    — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2020
  • Look for curry powder made in small batches for freshness and spice.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Finish with a dash of curry powder, and stir to combine.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Try citrusy and piney rosemary, smoky cumin, sweet-hot curry powder, or earthy sage.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in the garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Congo Chicken, a sweet and tangy dish kicked up with curry powder.
    — Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2021
  • The pastry dough is laced with curry powder, olive oil, garlic, thyme and turmeric.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022
  • Place the yogurt, salt, and curry powder and cayenne, if using, in a large bowl and stir to combine.
    — Country Living, 26 Dec. 2010
  • Add curry powder, cumin and salt, and stir while cooking for 30 seconds.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Most of us have a small container of curry powder in our spice cabinet.
    — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Oct. 2019
  • Once the mixture heats up, whisk in the curry powder until the curry forms into a paste.
    — Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, salt, sugar, and white pepper.
    — Christine Wong, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In this recipe, the inclusion of curry powder adds perfume and a brilliant hue.
    — Brigid Washington, Bon Appétit, 2 Aug. 2020
  • For a faraway flavor twist, try adding hot Madras curry powder and a pinch of turmeric.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Season the chicken with a special blend of curry powder, cider vinegar and raisins.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Add curry powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 30 Sep. 2020
  • The sauce, spiced with a little more curry powder, adds heft without hogging the spotlight.
    — Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2021
  • Red curry powder, a Thai spice blend with chiles, garlic, and ginger, adds bold flavor.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023

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