6 tbsp. butter
6 tbsp. flour

  • melt butter, stir in flour, and mix while heating until browned (10-15 minutes)

1 tbsp. curry powder
1/2 tsp. garam masala
1/4 tsp. chipotle powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. coriander

  • add spices, cook for 30 seconds, and then remove from heat

1 tbsp. soy sauce

  • stir in soy sauce

source: https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-curry-roux/

2018-11-21 00:05:09: first try:

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 6 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp. garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp. cayenne powder

conclusion: promising, but flawed (way too hot, too spicy, missing umami)

next time:

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 6 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne use chicken stock instead of water for the curry, and add 1 Tbsp. of sesame oil at the end

2020-03-31 22:41:55: made recipe as directed except 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper instead of cayenne & added 1 tbsp soy sauce — very good, but too hot and would be better with less garam masala.

so, for next time:

  • 6 Tbsp. butter
  • 6 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/4 tsp. chipotle powder use chicken stock instead of water for the curry, and add 1 Tbsp. of sesame oil at the end

04/22/2025: made this last night and it was very good — updating the recipe to match what it’s evolved into.