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curry powder

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From "Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian" cookbook. I'm guessing at the yield since I've not made this yet.

yield 1 /4 cup
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For curry powder

  • 2 Tbsp
    whole coriander seeds
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole cumin seed
  • 2 tsp
    peppercorns
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    whole mustard seeds (brown or yellow)
  • 1 tsp
    fenugreek seeds
  • 5
    whole cloves
  • 3
    dried hot red chilies, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground turmeric

How To Make curry powder

  • 1
    Heat small, heavy skillet over medium-low heat.
  • 2
    Add coriander, cumin, peppercorns, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cloves and chilies.
  • 3
    Stir until spices smell toasted and aromatic, about 5 minutes. (A few of the spices will darken a shade.)
  • 4
    Add turmeric; stir 10 seconds.
  • 5
    Turn out onto clean plate to cool.
  • 6
    Transfer spices to coffee or spice grinder, in batches if necessary; grind finely.
  • 7
    Use immediately or store in air-tight container in cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
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