*Quick Curry Powder*
Makes about 1 cup
This hot curry powder can be used for a meat, fish or vegetable dish. If you can't find one of the ingredients, leave it out. If you are particularly fond of one, add more of it. The heat comes from the mustard, black pepper and cyenne, so do use them judiciously. (I am a curry wimp so I prefer less rather than more.) Store in a small jar, tightly closed and use as soon as possible. 2 TBS coriander seeds 2 TBS cumin seeds 1 TBS mustard seeds 1 TBS black peppercorns 1 TBS fennel seeds 1 TBS whole cloves 1 TBS ground tumeric 1 TBS ground cardamom 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 TBS freshly ground cayenne Roast the whole spices in a small, heavy skillet, stirring constantly or in a low oven for about 15 minutes, until they become quite fragrant Stir in any ground spices and then grind them all together in a spice grinder or with a good mortar and pestle. |
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