The elusive spice is part of many Asian, African, South American, and Caribbean cuisines. Here’s what you need to know about its history, how to shop for it, and how it’s used in cooking. When I first ...

Curry powder is a mixture of spices with a bright golden hue and a complex flavor. It can be made with a variety of spices, usually including turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and chili pepper.

On a recent rainy day, my friend Sonoko Sakai warmed up a pot of Japanese chicken curry to have for our lunch. While the rain drizzled outside, the curry simmered away in her clay pot. The spices, ...

People in the United States have stocked spice racks with curry powder since at least the 1700s. But you’d be hard-pressed to find anything labeled “curry powder” in a South Asian kitchen. Instead, ...

There are countless 'simple' curry recipes out there, promising results within '15 minutes' or using ingredients 'you already have in your kitchen' - but they rarely measure up to the authentic, ...