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Home » Recipes » Vindaloo Curry Powder

Vindaloo Curry Powder

by Mike Hultquist · Nov 12, 2018 · 28 Comments

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Make your own homemade vindaloo curry powder blend at home with this recipe, including cayenne, garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and more.

Vindaloo curry powder in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.

Vindaloo Curry Powder Recipe

It's time to get cooking with Vindaloo spice, my friends, especially if you're a spicy food lover like I am. Vindaloo is a staple dish of authentic Indian Cuisine, though it has spread widely (lucky for us!) through Europe, The Middle East, Australia and The United States, where it has become quite popular.

For a cook like me who loves and CRAVES bold flavors with a good level of spice, Vindaloo is a must in the seasoning cabinet because with it, you can whip up spicy curry dishes with ease.

Easy is good, right? And so is SPICY.

A Brief History of Vindaloo

"Vindaloo" originally was a meal of meat marinated in wine and garlic. It comes from the Portuguese dish, "carne de vinha d'alhos, which translates to "meat in garlic wine marinade". Portuguese sailors brought it to India, where the locals adopted it and transformed it with local ingredients, including the addition of dried chili peppers and other spices.

As Vindaloo spread to other regions, it continued to change as locals adopted new spices.

Even though it has transformed in its travels around the world, most styles still offer that spice level and flavor we all crave.

Vindaloo curry powder in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.

Let's talk about how we make our own Vindaloo spice, shall we?

How to Make Homemade Vindaloo Curry Powder - the Recipe Method

First, gather up your ingredients, which includes the following:

1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. If you'd like a VERY SPICY version of Vindaloo curry powder, add in a pinch or more of ghost pepper powder.

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and use as desired. Store in an airtight container.

Vindaloo curry powder is best if used within 3 months, though it can last years. After 3 months, the ingredients start to lose their potency, so it is best to make small batches of it for using.

Just whip up a new batch whenever you'd like.

Vindaloo Curry Powder Variations

As with any seasoning blend, you will find variations and different ingredients added in or removed. Ratios are easy to play with. If you love garlic, include extra garlic powder. Not a fan of cumin? Just omit it.

Looking for a spicier version? Add in some ghost powder or simply up the cayenne powder component. It is very easy to adapt.

Other popular ingredients to include are sugar (white or brown), ground cloves, ground black pepper, and other ground dried chili peppers. It is best if you can use peppers local to India, though those may be hard to find.

That's it, my friends! I hope you enjoy your spicy Vindaloo curry powder blend!

Try Some of My Popular Curry Dish Recipes

  • Chicken Vindaloo
  • Lamb Vindaloo
  • Spicy Beef Vindaloo
  • Ghost Pepper Chicken Curry
  • Spicy Thai Curry Chicken Soup
  • Khao Soi - Northern Thai Coconut Curry Soup
  • Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken
  • Easy Chickpea Curry
  • Homestyle Chicken Curry
  • You'll love my Curry Chicken Salad Recipe with big curry flavor.

Try Some of My Other Homemade Seasoning Blends

  • Homemade Spicy Chili Powder
  • Homemade Cajun Seasonings
  • Homemade Spicy Salt Blends
  • Homemade Curry Powder
  • Spice Blends Recipes
Vindaloo curry seasoning blend in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.

If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

Here is my preferred version of Vindaloo Curry Powder.

Vindaloo curry powder in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.
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Homemade Vindaloo Curry Powder – Recipe

Make your own homemade vindaloo curry powder blend at home with this recipe, including cayenne, garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and more.
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Course: Main Course, Seasonings
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: curry, seasonings
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute minute
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Calories: 18kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 4
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5 from 8 votes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder Or use ghost pepper powder for a REALLY SPICY version, or use just a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Use as needed.

Notes

Makes a quarter cup.
Heat Factor: Hot, though you can make much hotter versions with ghost pepper powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 18kcal   Carbohydrates: 3g   Sodium: 2mg   Potassium: 73mg   Vitamin A: 765IU   Vitamin C: 1mg   Iron: 0.7mg
Vindaloo curry powder in a bowl and on a measuring spoon.
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  1. Matthew Smith says

    December 17, 2023 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    made this today but with one difference, I substituted white pepper for the cayenne pepper and used it on a roast beef, delicious

    Reply
    • Mike H. says

      December 18, 2023 at 4:07 am

      Well done, Matthew - thanks!

      Reply
  2. Michael says

    November 10, 2022 at 3:30 am

    5 stars
    Hi Mike,
    Your recipes are fantastic. I use them regularly and like to super-size them..
    One request is to put weights of ingredients in Grams along with the volume measurements..
    This would be greatly appreciated..
    Thank you!

    Reply
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