English Curry Powder Recipe - Cooking Index
1 1/4 cups | 137g / 4.8oz | Coriander seeds |
2/3 cup | 73g / 2.6oz | Cumin seeds |
1/3 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Fenugreek seeds |
1/2 cup | 31g / 1.1oz | Besan (gram flour) |
1/2 cup | 118ml | Garlic powder |
1/3 cup | 78ml | Paprika |
1/3 cup | 78ml | Turmeric |
1/3 cup | 78ml | Garam masala |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Dried powdered curry leaves |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Asafetida |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Ground ginger |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Red chile powder - such as New Mexican |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Dry mustard |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Black pepper - freshly ground |
In a dry skillet, toast the coriander, cumin and fenugreek seeds, then grind them together in a spice mill. combine with remaining ingredients and mix well.
This powder improves as it becomes better blended, the longer it is stored, It is best in about a month, but don't store it longer than 18 months.
Source:
A World of Curries by Dave DeWitt and Arthur Pais ISBN 0-316-18224-9 pg 212
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