Japanese Curry Powder

Transform your cooking with the bold, aromatic flavors of homemade Japanese Curry Powder—a versatile spice blend that brings the essence of Japanese cuisine to your kitchen. Featuring a perfectly balanced medley of turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and a touch of warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, this blend is lightly toasted to enhance its depth and fragrance. With just a few minutes of preparation, you'll have a fresh, preservative-free alternative to store-bought curry blends, perfect for seasoning traditional Japanese dishes like curry rice, soups, or marinades. Easy to make and long-lasting, this DIY spice mix will elevate your culinary creations with its intricate layers of savory and sweet spices.

Nutriscore Rating: 88/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:8 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Ground turmeric
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground coriander
• 1.5 tablespoons Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Ground fenugreek
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground star anise
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the spices and measure them accurately.

Step 2

Heat a dry skillet over low to medium heat.

Step 3

Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, star anise, black pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, and paprika to the skillet.

Step 4

Toast the spices gently by stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. The spices are ready when they release a fragrant aroma.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and allow the spices to cool completely.

Step 6

Once cooled, transfer the spice blend to an airtight container or spice jar.

Step 7

Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months and use as needed in recipes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	54.4 grams (54.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	173

Total Fat 5.90g	8%
Saturated Fat 0.90g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 32.50g	12%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 1.40g
Protein 7.10g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 836mg	18%

*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: 25.1%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 61.5%