From Tamil kaṟi 'sauce, gravy,' adapted by Portuguese traders — curry powder is a British invention.
A dish of meat, vegetables, or other foods cooked in a sauce of spices, originating from South Asian cuisine.
From Tamil kaṟi 'sauce, gravy,' adapted by Portuguese traders in India as caril and then adopted into English. The word does not refer to a single spice but to a style of sauce-based cooking. 'Curry powder' as a premixed spice blend is a British invention, unknown in traditional Indian cooking. Key roots