There are hundreds of recipes that can be used to make a curry powder. Here I have listed a few that I sometimes use. You can adapt these recipes to suit your own taste and preferences.

01.

Ingredients

BASIC CURRY POWDER
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne/ chilli powder
‘SWEET’ CURRY POWDER
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne/ chilli powder
1/4 tsp spanish paprika
CURRY POWDER
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp fenugreek
about 1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne/ chilli powder

02.

Method

  • Place a small dry skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the seeds eg cumin, coriander seeds. Toast them overmedium heat, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant–about 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat and allow seedsto cool completely.
  • Once cooled, pour them into a small, dry, nonreactive bowl.Add the remaining spices (eg chilli powder, turmeric) and stir to combine.
  • Grind spices in an electric spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle to pulverize them. If any spice husks or large pieces remain,pour the curry powder through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Store your curry powder in an air-tight glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep in a cool, dry place.