Curry Paste Mild A mild and satisfying blend is the ideal base for a deliciously authentic curry sauce. Curry is a somewhat confusing term with multiple meanings. It is a spice in its own right curry leaves are used in Indian cooking and are sourced from the Koengli bush that is native to India. Curry powder is a widely available generic mix of Indian spices such as cumin and coriander – ironically, curry powder does not usually include curry leaves! A “curry” is also a common term for the stew-like dish at the center of most Indian meals it would be accurate, for example, to refer to Chicken Tikka Masala as “a curry”. Deliciously tangy and robust, Patak's signature Indian Curry Paste is a flavor-packed classic.