Curry Powder Trio Take Yer Pick
Transform your culinary creations with the "Curry Powder Trio: Take Yer Pick," a customizable spice blend recipe that caters to every palate. Whether you prefer a mild, medium, or fiery kick, this versatile mix combines fragrant ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and paprika with optional touches of cayenne and mustard seed to adjust the heat to your liking. Lightly toasted black peppercorns add a freshly ground punch, while fenugreek and ginger round out the warm, aromatic profile. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for enhancing curries, soups, or marinades, this homemade curry powder is a must-have addition to your spice cabinet. Make it your signature blend and savor the difference!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional, for medium and hot blends)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard seed (optional, for hot blend)
- 0.5 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Instructions
In a dry skillet, lightly toast the whole black peppercorns over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
Choose your curry powder blend: - For a mild blend, omit cayenne and mustard seed. - For a medium blend, include cayenne. - For a hot blend, use both cayenne and mustard seed.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, ginger, fenugreek, and your chosen combination of cayenne, mustard seed, or neither.
Add the freshly ground black pepper to the mixture and stir until all the spices are well combined.
Transfer the curry powder to an airtight container or spice jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Use 1-2 teaspoons of the blend per dish as needed to add a flavorful curry kick to your recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 24.8 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 1019 mg | 22% | |
*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.
