Bow and scrape and make spicy, like (5,6)

I believe the answer is:

curry favour

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'bow and scrape' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for curry favour that I've seen before include "Suck up" , "Seek to ingratiate oneself" , "toady" , "Bow and scrape" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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