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Curry powder (British-Indian style)

Curry powder is a British invention: Indian cooks rarely use one blend for everything, but it is handy and widely sold.

Use it for: An all-purpose powder for quick curries outside India.

Curry powder in the spice-bazaar in Istanbul

Key facts

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Stays fresh3 months · check your jars

Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the whole spices, cool and grind with the powders.

Keeps three months.

  • Fry it in oil for a minute before adding liquid to lose the raw taste.

Families and regions make this differently. Treat these amounts as a starting point and adjust to your taste.

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Frequently asked questions

What is in curry powder (british-indian style)?

Coriander seed, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek seed, mustard seed, black pepper, dry ginger, red chilli powder, cinnamon and cassia, cloves.

How long does homemade curry powder (british-indian style) keep?

Keeps three months.

How do I use curry powder (british-indian style)?

An all-purpose powder for quick curries outside India.

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