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DIY Indian-Style Curry Powder Recipe
Here's a quick and simple recipe for curry powder that adds depth and flavour to your Indian-inspired dishes. Adding it to slow-cooked lentil curry, sprinkling it over tofu scramble, or using it to create the best canned tuna sandwich, this homemade curry powder is an all-star ingredient!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coriander seeds
- 4 red chillies, dried, adjust to your preference
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1¼ tbsp fennel seeds
- 10 green cardamoms, seeds only
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick, medium
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
Equipment
- 1 spice grinder a coffee grinder will also work
Instructions
- To get the most flavour from your whole spices, dry roast coriander seeds, red chillies, cumin, fennel, cardamoms, fenugreek, mustard seeds, cinnamon stick and peppercorns in a pan or tava over medium heat for about 3 minutes until they release their aroma. Remember to rotate the pan to ensure even heating.
- Once cooled, transfer the whole spices to a spice grinder and grind them to make a fine powder.
- Transfer the mixture to an airtight container, add turmeric, garlic and ginger powders and mix thoroughly to ensure they are well combined. Store in a cool dark place.
Notes
Storage tip
- I'd recommended making small amounts of this curry spice blend because, similar to other spices, it will lose its flavour over time.
Cooking method tip
- These two elements maximize flavour and potency. Personally, I prefer to cook the spices on my stovetop since it gives me more control over the heat. However, you can also roast them in the oven or use a pan or tava (traditional girdle) for excellent results on the stovetop.
- The secret to a good curry powder is to use whole spices and dry roast them.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 22kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 92mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 46mg (5%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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