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by Kathryn Pauline 10 Comments

This yellow curry powder recipe is primarily made up of turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek, with some warm and spicy background notes. This blend works well raw, but tempering in oil or roasting in a pan for 1 minute deepens its flavor. You can use this blend in a number of different dishes—check out the archives for a full list, but here are a few of my favorites:

  • vegan biryani (Assyrian)
  • mango fish tacos
  • amba slaw
  • easiest chicken biryani
  • Assyrian potato stew | shirw’it kirtopie
  • sheet pan chicken curry
  • red lentil soup
  • chicken curry
  • sheet pan kirtopie | sheet pan potato curry
  • a vegetarian meze dinner party

Feel free to follow along with the recipe at the end of this post, or use this video if you’re more of a visual person:

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History of curry powder

You’ll find yellow curry powder in a lot of Assyrian and Iraqi dishes. It’s become an important part of our cuisine in recent centuries, and it’s in everything from biryani to amba to masgouf. And it feels essential to the food that makes me think of home cooking. So many family recipes begin with a spoonful or two of Madras curry powder. But it’s important to note that the whole idea of curry actually has a history of colonialism and a connection to our shared experience with the Indian subcontinent (check out articles by Sucharita Kanjilal, Naben Ruthnum, and Little Global Chefs for more information and context). And while it’s not strictly an “authentic” Middle Eastern ingredient (nor an authentic Indian one), it’s certainly become a part of Iraqi and Assyrian cuisines.

What is authenticity anyway? Things are always changing. Some new things come from beautiful instances of cultural sharing. And some new things happen from violence and conquest. But in either case we’re left with whatever remains. When we take stock, maybe it’s just important that we remember and acknowledge our history and our circ*mstances, while working toward an equitable future.

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  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons ground fenugreek seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons ground curry leaves (optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom *
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground chili

Instructions

  1. Prep any whole spices by grinding them and then measuring them. Use a very clean coffee grinder, spice grinder, or mortar and pestle.
  2. Combine all ingredients and store in a sealed glass container for 6 months to a year.

Notes

* If you’re using whole pods, use green cardamom, rather than black, and discard the shells before grinding the seeds. If you’re using ground spices, green cardamom is the same thing as a standard shaker of cardamom you’ll find in the supermarket.

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  1. yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (6)Tony H

    An easy to follow and make recipe for yellow curry powder. It also tastes great, which makes it even better!

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    • yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (7)Kathryn Pauline

      I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!

      Reply

  2. yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (8)Simon

    This recipe is both reliable and versatile. Nice warm flavor, perfect for chicken and fish.

    Reply

    • yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (9)Kathryn Pauline

      That’s a perfect combination!

      Reply

  3. yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (10)Gabrielle Misiewicz

    Curry powder is a staple in Caribbean kitchens too, but even so your recipe is the first time I’ve tried or even considered mixing it myself. I don’t know anyone at home (in The Bahamas or Jamaica) who mixes their own powder, we just buy it pre-jarred. Maybe for people of Indian descent, in say Trinidad, it’s not unusual. (I could go down a rabbit hole of heritage and how there are Indians in The Bahamas that aren’t the same as the Indians in Trinidad…) Anyway, I loved the flavour the first time I made this, and it was just like the curry we use, which is very cool because it means I can use it everywhere I want curry. That time I had to leave out a few spices I didn’t have, but this time I had everything except the mustard powder, so I’m even more excited to put it to use! Thanks so much!

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    • yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (11)Kathryn Pauline

      I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying it Gabrielle! (Also, IDK how I missed your comment months and months ago, and am just now seeing it!!)

      Reply

  4. yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (12)Maia

    Love your blog, Kathryn. And the photos !!!!

    Reply

    • yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (13)Kathryn Pauline

      Aw shucks, thank you!! 😀

      Reply

  5. yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (14)Mari

    Where do you buy your spices? Do you buy in bulk? What do you recommend? Thanks

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    • yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (15)Kathryn Pauline

      I do buy in bulk! When I’m in Hong Kong, I buy from Regency Spices, and when I’m in the US I buy from the Spice House. But sometimes when I find a really good deal, I go for a bulk Amazon purchase. And I prefer Rose Dose for edible roses. (BTW, none of this is sponsored—although full disclosure, I did collaborate with the Spice House and Rose Dose on two Instagram giveaways. But I’m just a big dorky fan and think their spices are great).

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yellow curry powder + recipes - Cardamom and Tea (2024)

FAQs

Does curry powder contain cardamom? ›

Some curry powders also contain cinnamon, clove, mustard, cardamom, or bay leaf. Perhaps surprisingly, curry powder does not typically contain the herb curry leaf (Murraya koenigii).

What spice gives the bright yellow color to curry? ›

Turmeric, also known as the “Golden Spice of India” is a root that is easily identified by its golden colour. It is a warm and slightly bitter spice that belongs to the ginger family. It's bright yellow colour, also known as “Indian saffron” is commonly used in curries and found in most Asian dishes.

Is there a difference between curry powder and yellow curry powder? ›

In addition to standard Turmeric-heavy curry powder best recognized by its bold yellow appearance, another common blend is Madras curry powder, which is slightly spicier and has a redder hue thanks to the prominence of ground chilies in the blend.

What does curry powder taste good with? ›

Try adding curry powder to tomato sauce, roasted veggies, grilled chicken or pork. Marinate chicken with lemongrass, soy sauce, fish sauce, curry powder and garlic—it's supersimple and mild enough so that everyone will enjoy it.

Is cardamom essential in curry? ›

Green Cardamom Pods {Elaichi} - green cardamom a sweet and aromatic spice, is a must-have in Masala Chai, Indian Desserts, and is equally critical for curries and pulao.

Does Thai curry have cardamom? ›

Thai massaman

Massaman is a bit different to other Thai curry varieties, because it features spices such as cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. It's popular in central and southern Thailand, and is usually topped off with potatoes and peanuts.

What is the king of all curries? ›

To many, Beef Rendang is considered the king of all curries. Made with a mix of delicious aromatic herbs and spices, it offers incredibly...

What is the main flavor in yellow curry? ›

Yellow Curry

Turmeric is the vital ingredient that gives this curry its yellow hue. Yellow curry is the mildest and often made with coriander, cumin, lemongrass ginger, garlic, and yellow or red chili. In addition to coconut milk, this curry has a rich taste with sweet and mild flavors.

How do you fix bland yellow curry? ›

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric.

Is yellow curry powder Indian or Thai? ›

Yellow Curry

The paste is often combined with coconut milk and used in fish stews. As in traditional Indian curry, Thai yellow curry includes turmeric as one of the vital ingredients, giving the curry its typical golden-yellow hue.

Why is yellow curry so good? ›

Because Thai yellow curry contains both coconut cream and coconut milk, it's much milder, richer, and creamier than other curries. It's usually made with chicken or beef, carrots, onions, and potatoes, but other starchy vegetables can be added or substituted as you prefer (some add red and green peppers or both!).

Is yellow curry powder good for you? ›

Consuming curry powder may benefit heart health in several ways. For example, research has demonstrated that the spice mix may boost blood flow and improve blood vessel function, which in turn may decrease heart disease risk.

What herbs go well with curry powder? ›

The spices used for this curry are turmeric and coriander seeds with the addition of red chilli, garlic, ginger and coconut milk to give those familiar aromatic curry notes. The use of herbs such as dill, parsley, coriander and fenugreek bring a about a flavour profile more common to Middle-Eastern cuisine.

What spices pair well with curry powder? ›

If you want to delve into the blend of spices that make up curry blends, you'll need turmeric, ginger, mustard, cumin, and black pepper. Depending on the use or flavor you're looking for, the seasoning might include garlic, cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, and more.

Can you just sprinkle curry powder on food? ›

Use a sprinkling of curry powder to add flavor to oven-baked potatoes or baked sweet potato fries, or get more creative by making curry-spiced “carrot fries,” made from shoestring-cut carrots seasoned with sea salt, black pepper, and curry powder.

What are the main ingredients in curry powder? ›

Curry powders usually consist of turmeric, cumin, ginger, and black pepper. Some blends also incorporate garlic and cinnamon.

What are the main spices in curry? ›

If you want to delve into the blend of spices that make up curry blends, you'll need turmeric, ginger, mustard, cumin, and black pepper. Depending on the use or flavor you're looking for, the seasoning might include garlic, cinnamon, coriander, fenugreek, and more.

What is the main ingredient in curry? ›

The most common ingredient in curry dishes is garlic. Onion, cilantro, tomatoes, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root, white sugar, coconut milk and chicken stock are also common ingredients in curry recipes. For herbs and spices, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne pepper are popular.

What herbs or spices are in curry powder? ›

Includes spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin, onion, ginger, fenugreek, cloves, nutmeg, bay leaves.

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