Ways to use Curry Powder

Curry powder is a blend of spices that can give a warm, savory flavor to foods.  The primary ingredient in curry is turmeric, which has been referred to as “the king of super foods” for its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.  The other spices used to mix up curry also contain their own nutrient packed punch.  Here are some of my favorite ways to use this wonderful spice.

 

Sprinkle on an Egg

Add a dash of curry to your fried egg or mix it into scrambled eggs while cooking.  The flavor of curry blends nicely with sea salt and pepper.

 

Blend into Hummus

Hummus is made from chickpeas.  Whenever you use this tasty spread either for chip dip, as a mayonnaise replacement, or for anything else stir in some curry powder.  I especially like to use this when I make taco meat and then use the curried hummus with that.

Seasoned Veggies

Try using extra virgin olive oil, curry powder and sea salt as a seasoning for steamed veggies. 

 

Stir into Chili

Adding curry powder to a bowl of chili gives it a sweet, somewhat zippy flavor.  The curry blends well with the tomato base and other seasonings commonly used in chili.