Curry

The widely used generic English name for wet, sauced, or spiced dishes from the Subcontinent. The origin of the word is in dispute: Some say it is a European adaptation of the Tamil word for pepper, kari, while others see it as deriving from tarkari, the Gujarati word for dishes that are served with rice or bread. Although it upsets purists, the term curry has become so widespread that we think it helps make cooked dishes from the Subcontinent feel more familiar to people getting acquainted with the cuisines of the region.