Curry Powderindian ----TO PARCH---- 2 oz cummin seed 1 oz black pepper 6 oz coriander seed 1/2 oz fenugreek seed ----UNPARCHED---- 1 oz cloves 1 oz cardamom 2 oz red chilles (hot ones) 2 oz cinnamon 1 oz mace 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). |
