Top Chef star, other critics flame WaPo columnist following inaccurate claim all Indian food based on curry

Washington Post columnist Gene Weingarten was flamed by Top Chef star Padma Lakshmi and other critics this week following a correction to his piece published Thursday in which he inaccurately claimed all Indian food was based on curry, a combination of spices and herbs commonly known to have been popularized in British cuisine during the 18th century.

"A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Indian cuisine is based on one spice, curry, and that Indian food is made up only of curries, types of stew. In fact, India’s vastly diverse cuisines use many spice blends and include many other types of dishes," the correction read.  Following the correction and increasing criticism, Weingarten admitted Sunday on Twitter that he visited an Indian restaurant in Washington, D.C., as a result of the "blowback." He described the food as "beautifully prepared," but that he didn't take back his dislike for the herbs and spices.