The far east countries like India. The word 'curry' itself comes from the Tamil: (கறி), literally meaning 'gravy'. So the origins of the word are from Southern India. The British brought curries to the West.However, these days the term 'curry' is used for any dish or meat cooked in a spicy or hot sauce or gravy.Curries are known from Africa, India, South-east Asia and the Pacific islands.o the origins of the word are from Southern India. The British brought curries to the West. However, these days the term 'curry' is used for any dish or meat cooked in a spicy or hot sauce or gravy.