Cape Curry Powder

Name: Cape Curry Powder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns; 1/2 cup coriander seed; 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 3 small dried hot red chiles, seeds and stems removed (such as piquins or santakas); 1/4 cup ground cardamom; 1/4 cup ground turmeric; 3 tablespoons ground fenugreek; 1 tablespoon ground ginger

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole cloves
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup coriander seed
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
3 small dried hot red chiles, seeds and stems removed (such as piquins or santakas)
1/4 cup ground cardamom
1/4 cup ground turmeric
3 tablespoons ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon ground ginger

Directions

1

In a dry skillet, toast separately the cloves, peppercorns, and the coriander, cumin, fennel and mustard seeds over medium heat, taking care not to burn them.
2

Combine the toasted ingredients and the chiles in a spice mill and grind to a fine powder.
3

Combine with the remaining ingredients and mix until a uniform color is achieved.
4

Store in an airtight jar.