Authentic Curry Powder
Authentic Curry Powder recipe
Yield
24 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| To parch | |||
| 2 | ounces |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 1 | ounce |
black pepper
|
|
| 6 | ounces |
coriander seeds
|
|
| ½ | ounce |
fenugreek seeds
|
|
| Unparched | |||
| 1 | ounce |
cloves
|
|
| 1 | ounce |
cardamom seeds
|
|
| 2 | ounces |
red chile powder
|
* |
| 2 | ounces |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | ounce |
mace
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| To parch | |||
| 57.8 | ml/g |
cumin seeds
|
|
| 28.9 | ml/g |
black pepper
|
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
coriander seeds
|
|
| 14.5 | ml/g |
fenugreek seeds
|
|
| Unparched | |||
| 28.9 | ml/g |
cloves
|
|
| 28.9 | ml/g |
cardamom seeds
|
|
| 57.8 | ml/g |
red chile powder
|
* |
| 57.8 | ml/g |
cinnamon
|
|
| 28.9 | ml/g |
mace
|
|
Directions
Take the first four ingredients (those headed "To Parch") and roast in a moderate oven, or parch in a dry frying pan, until a rich aroma is given off, but taking care not to burn them.
Allow to cool before mixing with the second batch of ingredients.
Put the mixed cooled spices in a grinder (we use an old coffee grinder) and grind until finely powdered.
Pass through a fine sieve, and if necessary re-grind.
Store the mixed spices in a large jar with an airtight stopper.
All spices keep best if stored in a cool dry dark place.
Curry powder, if kept in an airtight jar, improves with moderate keeping (up to a year or so).
