Curry powder is a combination of several spices typically including cumin, chili pepper, coriander, fennel,cinnamon, star anise, fenugreek, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. . Buy your mix from a Malaysian curry powder manufacturer that uses local ingredients and follows Halal practices. Fish curry powder â?? Perfect for seafood curries as well as to marinate seafood. Meat curry powder Usually used with lamb or chicken and contains coriander, turmeric, chili, and other spices.