Curry Powder

SpiceAromaticWarmEarthySavorySpicyAromaticSlightly Bitter

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 325
Protein (g): 14
Fat (g): 14
Carbs (g): 58
Fiber (g): —
Sodium (mg): —

Values vary widely by blend and brand; most combine turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek, and chile. Salt content and heat level differ across products.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

A ground spice blend with a golden yellow color. It smells warm and earthy and tastes aromatic with mild heat; cooks often bloom it in oil to round out the spices, then use it to season stews, rice, marinades, and roasted vegetables. Sold as a fine powder in mild to hot styles such as standard yellow and Madras.

The blend emerged in British colonial kitchens as a packaged approximation of South Asian masala mixes and spread through global trade. Contemporary versions vary by region, with profiles influenced by Indian, Sri Lankan, Caribbean, and Japanese cooking.