Curry Powder Guide

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I like to make up my own version of curry powder but have no

diffinative set recipe. I make it different every time, but a home-

made curry powder is wonderful. If you have access to an Indian

grocery, these spices can be purchased inexpensively and in modest

bulk. (6-8 onces of each spice in a little bag. I pay $4-$5 per bag

usually.)

 

My favorite 'Curry' mixture:

 

2-3 tbs corriander seeds

 

2 tbs cumin seeds

 

red Indian dried chilis (amount depends on how hot you desire it to

be)

 

Toast in a dry, greaseless iron skillet (or something that conducts

heat well-heavy skillet) stirring constantly until the seeds deepen

in color to a light brown and all spices are fragrant. Remove from

skillet to bowl and allow to cool. Grind in coffee grinder reserved

for spice grinding purposes. Store in dry, glass bottle with tight

lid in a dark, cool place.

 

The toasting will make a world of difference in the flavors. I use

this mixture in everything.