Curry powder #8

5 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupCoriander seeds
¾cupMustard seeds
¼cupFennel seeds
2tablespoonsCelery seeds
2tablespoonsGround mace
2tablespoonsGround turmeric
teaspoonGround cloves
1tablespoonCrushed red pepper flakes
teaspoonFresh ground black pepper
15Coins dried ginger
3Cloves dried garlic

Directions

1. Position rack in lower third of the oven. Preheat to 300 deg.F 2. Combine coriander, mustard, cumin, fennel, celery, mace, turmeric and cloves in 11 x 8 x 2 glass baking dish. Stir thoroughly 3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely.

4. Stir in the red peeper flakes, dried ginger and dried garlic.

5. Working in small batches, grind mixture finely in a spice mill, coffee grinder, mini food processor, or blender (mixture ground in a blender will not have as fine a texture). Divide evenly among jars.

Seal tightly. Keeps fresh for up to 6 months. Makes 5 4-ounce jars.