Kitchen Cupboard Curry Powder

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 5

Make your own Kitchen Cupboard Curry Powder today!

by The Chefin Spices

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons cumin seeds
	1 tablespoon mustard seeds ( black or brown )
	4 tablespoons coriander seeds
	1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds ( optional )
	1 teaspoon cardamom seeds or 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
	1 tablespoon ground turmeric
	1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Curry powder is a staple in Indian cuisine, and this homemade blend can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, and curries. By making your own curry powder, you can customize the spice blend to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. This recipe uses common kitchen spices that are likely already in your pantry, making it an easy and affordable way to add flavor to your meals.

Instructions

1.	In a pan over medium heat, toast the cumin, mustard, coriander, and fenugreek seeds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2.	Remove from the heat and allow the seeds to cool completely.
3.	Transfer the toasted seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind until they form a fine powder.
4.	Mix in the ground turmeric and fresh black pepper.
5.	Transfer the curry powder to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry place.

PROS

Homemade curry powder allows you to control the spice level and flavor profile.

This recipe uses common kitchen spices that are easy to find and can be customized to your liking.

CONS

Making your own curry powder can be time-consuming and may require a bit of trial and error to get the spice blend just right.

Some of the spices used in this recipe may be difficult to find in certain areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Curry powder contains a variety of spices that have been linked to health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.
Turmeric, in particular, contains curcumin, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.