Curry Powder

Name: Curry Powder
Ingredients: 20 green cardamom pods; 16 whole cloves; 4 whole star anise; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely grated dried ginger; 1 teaspoon crumbled shredded mace; 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric; 1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

20 green cardamom pods
16 whole cloves
4 whole star anise
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely grated dried ginger
1 teaspoon crumbled shredded mace
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon white peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons turmeric
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Directions

1

Combine the first 10 spices in a heavy medium saute pan.
2

Stir over low heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3

Transfer the spices to a spice grinder.
4

Add the turmeric and cayenne pepper to the same pan and stir over low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
5

Transfer the turmeric mixture to the whole spices in the spice grinder.
6

Finely grind the toasted spices.
7

Transfer the curry powder to a jar and seal tightly.
8

Store airtight at room temperature for 2 weeks to allow the spices to blend.