curry pastenoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˌkʌr.i ˈpeɪst/us/ˌkɝː.i ˈpeɪst/a soft mixture of spices and oil, used to flavour curries
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Herbs & spices
- allspice
- basil
- bay leaf
- black pepper
- borage
- caper
- cinnamon
- condiment
- coriander
- cumin
- curry powder
- lemon grass
- mace
- marjoram
- masala
- oregano
- spice
- tarragon
- thyme
- turmeric
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Examples from literature
- If you have no curry paste, cut up a sour apple and add it to the vegetables in the frying-pan.
- Serve on buttered toast, spread with curry paste.