Singapore Style Curry Powder Recipe

Unlock the vibrant flavors of Singapore with this authentic curry powder blend! Inspired by the city-state's rich culinary heritage – a melting pot of Chinese, Indian, Malay, and Indonesian influences – this spice mixture is perfect for coating poultry, meat, seafood, and more. Unlike traditional stews, this blend shines as a dry rub or flavorful coating for stir-fries, grilled dishes, and even as a marinade. World Spice Merchants in Seattle raves about its versatility, especially with seafood – use 1/3 the amount for fish and shellfish compared to meat and poultry. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this incredibly aromatic and easy-to-make spice mix!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 283.1 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Singapore Style Curry Powder

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Singapore Style Curry Powder

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How to Make Singapore Style Curry Powder

  1. Deseed 2-3 red chilies and remove stems.
  2. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp fennel seeds, and 1 tsp black peppercorns.
  3. Dry-fry, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant and slightly darkened (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. Once cool, roughly break 4-6 green cardamom pods and remove the seeds (discard the pods).
  6. In a spice grinder, combine the cooled spices, cardamom seeds, 1 tbsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp ground ginger (optional).
  7. Grind to a fine powder. Adjust grind consistency as needed.
  8. Use immediately or store in an airtight container away from light and moisture for up to one month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

4g

Carbs

17g