Easy Curry Powder (Sri Lankan Curry powder)

Name: Easy Curry Powder (Sri Lankan Curry powder)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 30 g coriander seeds (4 - 5 tbsp); 30 g cumin seeds (3 tbsp); 20 g black peppercorns (2 tbsp); 20 g basmati rice (1.5 - 2 tbsp ); 5 g green cardamom seeds; 6 g fennel seeds (about 2 tsp); 4 g whole cloves; 4 g black mustard seeds (optional, about 1 tsp); 16 leaves curry leaves (optional, you can use either dried or fresh leaves)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

This authentic Sri Lankan curry powder is deeply aromatic and has very robust and complex flavors. I make this curry powder every week in my kitchen, so you know it's the good stuff! Super adaptable and easy recipe, and can be used to make so many different curries. Makes about 115 g / 1 cup of curry powderEASY - This recipe is easy and perfect for anyone new to curries, or wants to learn more about Sri Lankan and South Asian cuisine.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 06:38:42 GMT