Homemade curry powder is a vibrant blend of aromatic spices, including coriander, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and more, roasted to perfection.
Simply follow the simple steps to make your curry powder and elevate the taste of your dishes.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Homemade curry powder is a blend of aromatic spices for unbelievable Indian flavors.
- Key ingredients include coriander, mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric among others.
- Roast and grind these spices to perfection to make your signature curry powder.
- Use fresh spices, roast slowly, and experiment with proportions for the best results.
- Curry powder spices up curries, rice, soups, veggies, and more, adding a delicious kick to your dishes.
How to Make Homemade Curry Powder? (Step by Step Images)
Step 1. Heat a pan or skillet on the stove and add ½ cup of coriander seeds, 4 tbsp of mustard seeds, 4 tbsp of cumin seeds, 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds, 2 tbsp of green cardamom pods, 4 tbsp of black peppercorn, 3 bay leaves, ½ cup fennel seeds, 4 chili pepper, and 1 tbsp of cloves.
Step 2. Stir continuously for about 3 to 4 minutes to roast them nicely on low heat until mild brown.
Step 3. Pour the roasted ingredients into a tray, spread the content, and let it cool off.
Step 4. When it is cool, pour the ingredients into a blender and grind it nicely.
Step 5. Pour the powder into a bowl and stir it to break the lumps, if any.
Step 6. Now, add ½ cup turmeric powder to the ground mixture and mix them well.
Step 8 (Optional). Pour the mixture into a metal strainer if you want a finer powder, or leave it as it is if you like a bit of coarser powder.
Step 9. Grind the residual husk again and mix them or discard them.
Step 10. Your homemade curry powder is ready.
Recipe Card
Homemade Curry Powder Recipe | Indian Curry Powder
Ingredients
- ½ cup Coriander seeds
- 4 tbsp Mustard seeds
- 4 tbsp Cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp Fenugreek seeds
- 2 tbsp Green cardamom
- 4 tbsp Black pepper
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- ½ cups Fennel seeds
- 5 pieces Chili pepper
- 1 tbsp Cloves
- ½ cup Turmeric powder
Instructions
- Heat a pan or skillet on the stove and add ½ cup of coriander seeds, 4 tbsp of mustard seeds, 4 tbsp of cumin seeds, 2 tbsp of fenugreek seeds, 2 tbsp of green cardamom pods, 4 tbsp of black peppercorn, 3 bay leaves, ½ cup fennel seeds, 4 chili pepper, and 1 tbsp of cloves.
- Stir continuously for about 3 to 4 minutes to roast them nicely on low heat until mild brown.
- Pour the roasted ingredients into a tray, spread the content, and let it cool off.
- When it is cool, pour the ingredients into a blender and grind it nicely.
- Pour the powder into a bowl and stir it to break the lumps, if any.
- Now, add ½ cup turmeric powder to the ground mixture and mix them well.
- (Optional). Pour the mixture into a metal strainer if you want a finer powder, or leave it as it is if you like a bit of coarser powder.
- Grind the residual husk again and mix them or discard them.
- Your homemade curry powder is ready.
Notes
- I always use fresh whole spices to make homemade curry powder. You are advised to do the same. This will add to the flavor.
- Make sure you roast the whole spices to perfection without burning before grinding. I suggest you keep the flame of your gas stove low and stir them continuously while roasting them patiently until they are slightly brown in color.
- Do not grind the roasted whole spices before cooling them completely. If you grind the spices while they are still hot or warm, the natural flavor and essential oils will be missing.
- If you want a smooth powder, use a metal sieve to strain the powder. You may repeat it a couple of times if you like. However, if you like the rustic touch, you may avoid this step.
- If you strain the powder, I suggest not discarding the remaining husk. Grind them again and add to the powder. This will enhance the flavor even further.
