Curry many cuisines around the world, including India, Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. As a spice, curry is a fragrant blend of ingredients such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, ginger and other spices, which vary by region and culinary tradition. The curry dish, on the other hand, is generally a simmered preparation of meat, fish or vegetables, cooked in a spicy sauce, often based on coconut milk, tomatoes or yogurt.
Curry can be mild, medium spicy or very hot, and is often naturally gluten-free . However, some industrial spice blends may contain additives with gluten, making it important to check labels for people following a gluten-free diet.