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Curry powder
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 325 kcal —
- Protein 14 g 29%
- Carbohydrate 2.6 g 1%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 1.6 g 8%
- Fibre 53 g 190%
- Sugars 2.8 g —
- Sodium 52 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.7 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 25.2 mg 168%
- Vitamin K 99.8 µg 83%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 3.3 mg 20%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.11 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 56 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 64.2 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 525 mg 40%
- Iron 19.1 mg 106%
- Magnesium 255 mg 61%
- Phosphorus 367 mg 29%
- Potassium 1170 mg 25%
- Zinc 4.7 mg 43%
- Copper 1.2 mg 133%
- Manganese 8.3 mg 361%
- Selenium 40.3 µg 73%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 | 14 g | 2.6 g | 14 g |
| 1 × tsp | 2 g | 7 | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 6.3 g | 20 | 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 0.9 g |
| 2 × tsp | 4 g | 13 | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × tsp | 1 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × tsp | 6 g | 20 | 0.9 g | 0.2 g | 0.8 g |
| 4 × tsp | 8 g | 26 | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 1.1 g |
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Questions about Curry powder
How much curry powder should you use for a curry?
Start with about 2 teaspoons for a meal serving four, then add more if you want a stronger flavour. Bloom it in the cooking fat before adding liquid so its aromas develop.
How do you cook with curry powder without it tasting dusty?
Stir it into warm oil or ghee with the onion and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, before adding wet ingredients. Keep the heat moderate; ground spices can scorch quickly and turn bitter.
What can you make with curry powder besides curry?
Stir a pinch into lentil soup, roasted cauliflower, scrambled eggs or a yoghurt dressing. It also works in coronation chicken and in a savoury marinade for chicken or prawns.
How should you store curry powder?
Keep it in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard, away from the hob and steam. Use a dry spoon, and replace it when the aroma has faded; ground spices lose fragrance faster than whole spices.
What can you use instead of curry powder?
For a similar warm, savoury flavour, mix ground coriander and cumin with turmeric, then add a little ginger and chilli if you have them. There is no single exact substitute, because curry powder blends differ.
Is curry powder the same as garam masala?
No. Curry powder is a blended seasoning often built around turmeric and coriander, while garam masala is usually a warmer, aromatic blend and is commonly added near the end of cooking. Their ingredients and heat can differ.
Is curry powder spicy?
Not necessarily: some blends contain little or no chilli, while others are noticeably hot. Check the ingredient list for chilli or cayenne, and start with a small amount if you want a mild dish.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170924 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
