Madras curry/frugal gourmet

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½tablespoonCardamom
1tablespoonCinnamon Sticks -- chopped
½tablespoonWhole Cloves
¼tablespoonWhole Cumin
¼tablespoonGrated Nutmeg
1tablespoonTurmeric
½tablespoonWhole Coriander
Black Peppercorns -- to
Taste
Dried Red Pepper Flakes --
To taste
1Bay Leaf

Directions

Grind all the ingredients together in an electric coffe granderor spice mill and keep in a tightly closed jar. You can make upsmaller batches to experiment with the quantities of each spice.

You can also use whole dried hot red peppers. NOTES : Curry powder can be made at home quite easily. The finalblend is really a matter of personal taste.

: Jeff Smith's The Frugal Gourmet Cooks With Wine": Recipe By : The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine