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Japanese-Style Curry Powder

Japanese-Style Curry Powder

By Courtney HillDecember 17, 2021

  • Makes
    Makes about ⅓ Cup
  • Cook Time
    15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1

    small dried shiitake mushroom (about 1 inch in diameter), stemmed and broken in small pieces

  • 1 ½

    teaspoons brown or black mustard seeds

  • 1 ½

    teaspoons coriander seeds

  • 1 ½

    teaspoons fennel seeds

  • 1 ½

    teaspoons cumin seeds

  • 1 ½

    teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1

    teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½

    teaspoon sweet paprika

  • ½

    teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼

    teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¼

    teaspoon ground cinnamon

Step 1

In an 8-inch skillet over medium, toast the shiitake, mustard seeds, coriander, fennel and cumin, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and cool for about 5 minutes.

Step 2

In a spice grinder, process the toasted spice mixture to a fine powder, 1 to 2 minutes, periodically shaking the grinder. Return to the bowl and stir in the ground ginger, turmeric, paprika, pepper, cloves and cinnamon. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.