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Substitute for Curry powder

What it does in a recipe: British-Indian blend: turmeric-forward and mild-to-medium.

2 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.

Garam masala + turmeric

per 1 tsp curry powder

US1 tsp garam masala + 1/2 tsp turmeric
Metric2 g garam masala + 1 g turmeric
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Warmer and sweeter than curry powder — add the turmeric for color.

What changes: Warmer, no mustardy edge

DIY blend

per 1 tsp curry powder

US1/2 tsp each coriander and cumin + 1/4 tsp turmeric + 1/4 tsp ginger + pinch of cayenne
Metric1 g coriander + 1 g cumin + 1/2 g turmeric + 1/2 g ginger + a pinch of cayenne
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Builds the classic madras profile from staples.

What changes: Brighter, fresher

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Common questions

What can I use instead of Curry powder?
Garam masala + turmeric: 1 tsp garam masala + 1/2 tsp turmeric. DIY blend: 1/2 tsp each coriander and cumin + 1/4 tsp turmeric + 1/4 tsp ginger + pinch of cayenne.
What is the exact ratio to substitute Curry powder?
Garam masala + turmeric (per 1 tsp curry powder) — US: 1 tsp garam masala + 1/2 tsp turmeric. Metric: 2 g garam masala + 1 g turmeric.
What changes when you substitute Curry powder?
Warmer, no mustardy edge. Brighter, fresher.

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