Curry Butter
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and flavor-packed Curry Butter! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy, softened unsalted butter with warm and earthy spices like curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, complemented by a hint of cayenne for optional heat. A touch of honey and fresh lemon juice balances the spices with sweetness and tang, while fragrant garlic takes this compound butter to the next level. Perfect for enhancing roasted vegetables, warm breads, grilled meats, or even rice dishes, this homemade curry butter is a versatile and indulgent addition to any pantry. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chilling time), it’s an effortless way to introduce bold, exotic flavors to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground coriander
- 0.125 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
Instructions
In a medium bowl, add the softened unsalted butter and use a spatula or fork to stir until creamy and smooth.
Add the curry powder, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well until the spices are thoroughly incorporated into the butter.
Stir in the kosher salt, fresh lemon juice, honey, and finely grated garlic. Continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Taste the curry butter and adjust salt or spices if necessary to suit your preference.
Transfer the curry butter to a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Shape it into a log, twisting the ends of the wrap tightly to seal.
Chill the butter in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm. Alternatively, freeze it for longer storage.
To use, slice the butter as needed and enjoy on breads, meats, vegetables, or in recipes where you want to add a burst of curry flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
847 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.0 g | 118% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.1 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 247 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 1673 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
