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Substitute DIY blend for Curry powder

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

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

More options: all 2 Curry powder substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting DIY blend for Curry powder?
per 1 tsp curry powder — US: 1/2 tsp each coriander and cumin + 1/4 tsp turmeric + 1/4 tsp ginger + pinch of cayenne. Metric: 1 g coriander + 1 g cumin + 1/2 g turmeric + 1/2 g ginger + a pinch of cayenne.
Why does DIY blend work as a Curry powder substitute?
Builds the classic madras profile from staples.
What changes when you use DIY blend instead of Curry powder?
Brighter, fresher

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