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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Curry Powder




You might be tempted to use an instant curry powder from the toko, 
but it is so easy and quick to make the fresh curry powder.


Ingredients :

  • Cumin Seeds - 2 tbsp
  • Coriander Seeds - 4 tbsp
  • Fennel Seeds - 2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
  • Dry Red chilly - 1
  • Black pepper corns (optional) - 3-5
  • Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
  • Ginger powder - 2 tsp
  • Dry Curry leaves - 3-5 leaves

Procedure :

  1. Dry roast the seeds, Chilly and the curry leaves until they turn light brown in color and start to leave a fragrance.
  2. Take off the fire and let it cool.
  3. Grind them into a fine powder with a spice/coffee grinder.
  4. Mix the chilly,turmeric and ginger powder with the grinded mixture.
  5. Store in an airtight container for 3 months.