Indian Curry Spices - Add Authentic Flavours to
Your Dishes With This Easy-to-Make Mix

This recipe for Indian curry spices is probably the one I make and use most often. Using a blend of traditional spices, it is an excellent all-purpose recipe that can be made in minutes and will add a delicious spiciness to your curries and many other Indian dishes.

What You'll Need: (makes about 8-9 tablespoons)

4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika (or regular)
1 tbsp black peppercorns
4 tsp turmeric
2-3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp fennel seeds
1-2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Grind the salt, coriander, peppercorns, fennel, cumin and fenugreek

Sieve into a bowl

Add the garlic, turmeric, ginger, paprika and chili. Combine thoroughly

Store your Indian curry seasoning in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months.

Note: You could dry toast the whole ingredients for a few minutes before cooling and grinding and you'll extract even more flavours. Click here for info, photos and a short video about the toasting and grinding process. (Link opens in new window)