Culture The Curry Powder Has Left the Curry The spice blend has moved past its monolithic, colonialist origins and into Hong Kong teahouses, German hot dog stands, and Trinidadian roti shops. Story: Mahira Rivers
Cooking Country Captain Deserved a Comeback The lowcountry curried chicken dish was a favorite of FDR, but a bakery in Savannah, Georgia, has given it new life between bread. Story: Nneka M. Okona
Cooking Sorpotel Runs in the Blood of Every Goan The spicy, acidic curry tells a complicated, labor-intensive story of colonial rule and national (and personal) identity. Story: Jonathan Nunn
Culture How I Loved, and Lost, a Curry Tree At the California border, life—and the memory of homemade Xinjiang cumin lamb—flashes before your eyes. Story: Hugh Merwin
Cooking The Case for Unripe Mangoes With a dry-braised Durban curry, you can make the most of tart, fibrous green mangoes. Story: Ishay Govender-Ypma
Cooking The Curry Puffs That Unite Generations Curry puffs, or epok epok, are fried savory pastries eaten throughout Malaysia and Singapore. They can also be a livelihood, a family tradition, and a gateway to friendship. Story: Natalie Pattillo