The complex combination of spices in curry gives the dish its wonderful, exotic flavor. Unfortunately, those same spices can permanently stain fabrics if a curry spill is not handled quickly. Turmeric and paprika, two of the primary spices in curry, can even be used to dye fabrics. So, unless you want to update your favorite white jeans—or your carpet—to a deep shade of gold, the curry must come out in a hurry.