Curry (/ˈkʌri/ , plural curries) is a dish originating in the cuisine of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Pasanda – in the UK, a mild curry sauce made with cream, coconut milk, and almonds or cashews, served with lamb, chicken, or king prawns (US: jumbo shrimp). 2  The name was derived from a Mughlai dish of lamb strips beaten to make them tender.