Is Curry a Soup?

Here's the thing: “curry” is, in many ways, a meaningless term. It doesn't refer to a stew, or a sauce, contrary to popular opinion. In fact, in so many countries, it was a word popularized by colonizers to simplify what they saw as foreign cuisines.

Is curry a sauce or a soup?

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with South Asian cuisine. The spices commonly include turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, and chili pepper, among others.

What is considered a curry?

In its simplest form, curry is an Indian gravy or sauce that is used in tandem with meat, tofu, or vegetables. It's served rice, most popularly Basmati rice, and contains many different kinds of spices. Depending on what your recipe calls for, you could have a mild curry or a curry that's super spicy.