Curry Powder Mix
This homemade curry powder mix combines coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, cardamom, cinnamon and dried chillies into a fragrant spice blend. The Thermomix TM7 grinds whole spices from coarse to super fine in seconds, releasing far more aroma than any shop-bought powder. Ideal as a flavour base for curries, marinades and roasted vegetables.
About this recipe
Curry Powder Mix Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate homemade spice blend for anyone searching for curry powder recipes that taste genuinely fresh. Instead of relying on a supermarket jar that has been sitting on a shelf for months, you toast and grind whole coriander seeds, cumin, mustard seeds, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon and dried chillies yourself, unlocking an aroma that fills the whole kitchen. The TM7 grinding function takes the seeds from coarse to super fine in mere seconds, something a mortar and pestle would take ages to achieve. This all-in-one kitchen machine makes it easy to control the heat by adjusting the number of chillies, and to leave out optional curry leaves or fenugreek if you prefer a milder blend. Spoon the finished powder over roasted vegetables, stir it into coconut-based curries for a quick weeknight dinner, or gift it in small jars. One batch keeps its fragrance for weeks, ready whenever your next Asian-inspired meal calls for depth and warmth.
Preparation tips
- Dry-fry the whole spices in a pan before grinding to wake up their essential oils, but let coriander, cumin and cinnamon cool completely before they reach the mixing bowl, otherwise the curry powder may clump instead of turning to fine powder.
- Break the cinnamon sticks into smaller pieces first so they grind at the same rate as the smaller mustard and fennel seeds, giving you an even blend without woody fragments in the finished curry powder.
- Store the curry powder in a small airtight jar away from light and label it with the date; the cardamom and chilli aromas stay noticeably stronger for several weeks than any pre-ground shop-bought version.
Recipe variations
- For a milder, family-friendly blend, remove the dried chillies and seeds from the cardamom pods stay, adding a little extra cinnamon for sweetness; this gentle curry powder suits children and anyone sensitive to heat.
- For a festive gift variation, add a pinch of ground turmeric and cloves for a deeper golden colour and warmer character, then decant the curry powder into small labelled jars with a handwritten serving suggestion for curry nights.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding whole coriander and cumin seeds into super-fine curry powder takes the TM7 mere seconds, far faster than a mortar and pestle. [Time Savings]
- The built-in scale weighs the mustard seeds and fennel directly in the bowl, so every curry powder batch is consistent to the gram. [Built-in Scale]
- Heating the chillies and cinnamon gently releases their essential oils without burning, giving the curry powder a deeper, roasted aroma. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the finished powder on a short pulse blends the cardamom evenly through the blend for a uniform colour in every spoonful. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the peppercorns straight into the bowl saves tipping between containers and keeps your spice drawer tidy while building the blend. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- mustard seeds
- coriander seeds
- dried fennel seeds
- cumin seeds
- fenugreek seeds (optional)
- green cardamom seeds
- black peppercorns
- cinnamon sticks
- dried curry leaves (optional)
- dried chillies