MarnaMaria Spices & Herbs Madras Curry Southern Indian Spicy Curry This spicy curry powder will heat up your tastebuds and bring the flavors of India into your home. Madras Curry originated in southern India, in the city of Madras, now known as Chennai, where the temperature and the chiles are hot! It's no wonder this curry is loved for its heat and flavor. Our Madras Curry powder combines the typical and much loved flavors of India like coriander, turmeric, and cumin, and spices it up with hot ground chiles. The chiles also add to the vivid color of this curry blend. Use MarnaMaria Madras Curry just as you would any curry powder to make your favorite curry dish.