Sheila's Curry Powder

Transform your cooking with the bold and aromatic flavors of Sheila's Curry Powder—a handcrafted spice blend that brings authentic depth to any dish. Featuring a medley of toasted whole spices like coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and mustard seeds, combined with warm ground spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, this recipe ensures a perfectly balanced blend of savory, earthy, and lightly sweet notes. Enhanced by a touch of heat from dried red chilies and black pepper, this easy-to-make curry powder promises freshness and potency far superior to store-bought alternatives. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate seasoning for curries, soups, marinades, and more, making it a must-have staple in your kitchen. Store in an airtight container to enjoy its vibrant flavors for months!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 whole Dried red chilies

Directions

Step 1

Start by heating a small, dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and dried red chilies to the skillet.

Step 3

Toast the spices for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until their aroma is released. Be careful not to burn the spices.

Step 4

Remove the toasted spices from the heat and let them cool completely.

Step 5

Using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the toasted spices into a fine powder.

Step 6

Add the turmeric powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper to the freshly ground spice mixture.

Step 7

Stir thoroughly to combine all the spices evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the curry powder to an airtight jar or container.

Step 9

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

Step 10

Use as needed in your favorite curry recipes for a burst of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(55.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	182.5

Total Fat 7.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 39.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 7.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 286.6mg	0%
Iron 15.7mg	0%
Potassium 757.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 57.0%