Curry Ketchup Recipe – Quick, Easy and Homemade

curry ketchup recipe

Years ago in my twenties, I worked in Germany in construction and this was when I first tasted the German Curry GewÜrz ketchup.

This was such a difference from the regular ketchup I was used to that I brought some back home after the job in Germany was done.

Curry Ketchup Amazon

I know now that you can buy Curry ketchup on Amazon here in America, but I always like to make my own sauces and rubs for my recipes.

That is just part of the fun of grilling and smoking for me.

However, if you like to just order them I suggest going for the Hela brand that is the one I like most.

Hela gewurz curry ketchup

Home-Made Curry GewÜrz Ketchup Recipe

So, I have been searching online for copycat Curry Ketchup recipes and tried several.

They were all pretty good but I decided to take something of all of them and make my own recipe.

TIP: After mixing all the ingredients it is my experience that letting the Curry ketchup Sauce sit in the refrigerator overnight gives the best result.

 I also added several optional ingredients to give the recipe a little more kick if you prefer.

Tools You Need To Make Curry Ketcup

There are not a lot of things you need to make my homemade Curry Ketcup.

  • Bowl
  • Cup size measuring cup
  • Teaspoon size measuring cup
  • Spatula or small whisk

Curry Ketchup Seasoning

ketchup and seasoning for curry ketchup recipe
  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • 4 teaspoons Curry powder
  • 3 Teaspoons Paprika powder
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cold water.

Additional Seasoning.

I have played around with additions to this recipe and for a little more of a bite I added.

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

The original German Curry ketchup is available in mild and spice so I tried to make both versions.

No all you do is add the spices to the ketchup and use a spatula or whisk to mix it up very well

TIP: My experience is that it does taste even better after a night in the refrigerator.

curry ketchup recipe

Curry Ketchup Recipe – Quick And Easy

Eddie van Aken
Curry GewÜrz Ketchup is very popular in Germany and countries around it. My quick and easy home made Curry Ketchup recipes will let you enjoy this tasty Curry Ketchup sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine sauce
Servings 1 cup
Calories 339 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 Tsp measuring cups
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Ketchup (Any brand will do)
  • 4 Tsp Curry Powder (Regular or spicy)
  • 3 Tsp Paprika Powder
  • 2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 2 Tsp White sugar
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cold Water (If needed)

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 Tsp Salt (Optional)
  • 1 Tsp Balsamic Vinegar (Optional)
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)

Instructions
 

  • Put one cup of ketchup in a bowl
  • Add all other ingredients
  • Stir well till they are all mixed well
  • Let the mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator

Notes

Years ago in my twenties, I worked in Germany in construction and this was when I first tasted the German Curry GewÜrz ketchup.
This was such a difference from the regular ketchup I was used to that I brought some back home after the job in Germany was done.
I know now that you can buy the Curry ketchup on Amazon here in America, but I always like to make my sauces and rubs for my recipes.
That is just part of the fun of grilling and smoking for me.
So, I have been searching online for copycat Curry Ketchup recipes and tried several.
They were all pretty good but I decided to take something of all of them and make my own recipe.
TIP: After mixing all the ingredients it is my experience that letting the Curry Ketchup Sauce sit in the refrigerator gives the best result.
 I also added several optional ingredients to make the recipe have a little more of a kick if you prefer that.
I hope you enjoyed my homemade quick and easy Curry ketchup recipe.
Let me know in the comments what you think.
Eddie van Aken

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 7gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 3100mgPotassium: 1051mgFiber: 5gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 2752IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 5mg
Keyword curry gewÜrz ketcup recipe, Curry Ketchup, German curry ketchup, quick curry ketchup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

I hope you enjoyed my homemade quick and easy Curry ketchup recipe.

I know that about every region in Germany has its own version of this condiment and they also use slightly different names for them.

I like to add this Curry Ketchup sauce to my grilled bratwurst recipe to get a more original German flavor. However, I have used it on many other types of food such as French fries, sausage, and even on my smoked bologna recipe.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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Eddie van Aken

Eddie van Aken brings years of experience from running a full-service restaurant, where he honed his skills with all types of kitchen equipment. His expertise extends to mastering the art of outdoor cooking, utilizing the right recipes to enhance flavors on grills and smokers. Eddie’s in-depth knowledge allows him to provide comprehensive grill reviews and valuable outdoor cooking tips, helping enthusiasts make the most of their grilling adventures. You can read more on the About page for Eddie van Aken

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