Basic Curry Powder (Indian Curry)

Ingredients: 6 Dried Red Chilies 25 Grams (1 Oz) Coriander Seeds 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds 1/2 Teaspoons Mustard Seeds 1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns 1 Teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds 10 Fresh Curry Leaves 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger 1 Tablespoon Ground Turmeric

Directions:

This medium-hot curry blend can be used in any dish that calls for curry powder. Remove the seeds from the chilies. Dry roast the whole spices over a medium heat until they darken, stirring or shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Leave to cool, then grind to a powder. Dry roast the curry leaves in the pan for a few minutes, then grind and add them to the mixture with the ginger and turmeric, blending well. * To make Aromatic Curry Powder, add 1 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground cloves with the ginger and turmeric, and use only 2 or 3 chilies. Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 1991 ISBN 0-670-83437-8 The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs and spices- whole, mixed, ground. Recipe by: Jill Norman * Web File 4/97 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #615 by "Mary Spyridakis" on May 16, 97