Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the Indian subcontinent. Most curry powder recipes include coriander, turmeric, cumin, fenugreek, and chili peppers in their blends.additional ingredients such as ginger, garlic, asafoetida, fennel seed, caraway, cinnamon, clove, mustard seed, green cardamom, black cardamom, nutmeg, white turmeric, curry leaf, long pepper, and black pepper may also be included.