Curry powder #7

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsCoriander seeds
2tablespoonsCumin seeds
2tablespoonsTumeric
1tablespoonMustard seeds
teaspoonFennel seeds
8Pods cardamon seeds
8Cloves
teaspoonGround ginger
teaspoonBlack peppercorns
¼teaspoonFreshly grated nutmeg
¼teaspoonCayenne

Directions

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture out on a jelly roll pan and toast in a preheated 250 degree F oven for 20 minutes.

Let cool to room temperature. Pulverize the spice mixture in batches with an electric spice or coffee grinder and strain it through a sieve into a bowl. The curry powder will keep six months in a tightly sealed jar in a cool dark place. Use to season soups and stews. Makes about ½ cups.

Recipe: Chuck Ozburn in Pok, New York