Do you love the spicy flavors of Indian curries? Then, it’s time to make your own Curry Madras spice mix! You can create a fragrant, flavorsome mix with a few simple spices from your kitchen cupboard. Perfect for curries, stews and soups. And the best part? No unnecessary additives, just pure flavors!
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Easy Madras Curry Powder Recipe
A delicious curry starts with the right spices. The combination of warm spices such as cinnamon and cloves, fresh fennel and coriander, and a little heat from chili and mustard seeds makes this mix delicious. By mixing your spices, you determine the taste, and you know exactly what is in it.
What do you need?
You can find the complete list in the recipe card below, but here are some handy tips:
- Coriander seeds & cumin: Give a fresh, earthy base.
- Cinnamon, cardamom & cloves: Provide warm and sweet notes.
- Ginger, turmeric & mustard seeds: Bring a subtle spiciness.
- Fennel seeds & nutmeg: For a light aniseed and nutty undertone.
- White and black pepper and chili powder: Give a spicy kick.
What Can you Use this Spice Mix for?
This Curry Madras spice mix is super versatile:
- Madras curry with chicken, beef, or lentils
- Stews with vegetables and coconut milk
- Marinades for meat and fish
- Soups and sauces, such as carrot curry soup
- Spicy rice or potato dishes
📖 Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons ground coriander
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
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Instructions
- Put all the spices in a bowl.4 teaspoons ground coriander, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground white pepper, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Mix well until you have a smooth spice mix.
- Store in a sealed jar, such as a clean jam jar.
- Use the mix to give dishes extra flavor.
Notes
Dry and dark in a kitchen cupboard. The mix will be kept in a sealed jar for 3–6 months.
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Andréa says
I have got this recipe for Curry Madras spice mix after many tasting sessions; exactly the taste as it is delicious. I have already used it in the curry carrot soup (recommended) and for a delicious curry madras from the slow cooker. Delicious in taste!