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How to make Curry Powder

Curry powder is a mix of spices so there is no single curry powder. If you can't find an off-the-shelf curry to fit your tastes, or if you'd like more variation in your curried dishes, try one of these (simply put the ingredients into a small jar and shake to mix). Use fresh spices:

Basic curry powder:

'Sweet' Curry powder:

Jerry's Curry powder:
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne

Sweet curry powder ideal in
Chicken Curry with Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • about 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
All three powders are relatively mild. Add kick by increasing the cayenne. If you find that a curry powder makes a dish too spicy, stir in a spoonful or so of apricot jam during cooking. Yup, apricot jam.


How to make Masala

Masala is, so far as I know, curry powder without turmeric. If you're fond of Caribbean food, masala is a key ingredient. My favorite is masala made from fresh roasted seeds. Seeds assure freshness; roasting enhances flavor. Store ground masala in tight container and use within a few months.

Fresh masala:

Recipe makes about 1/4 cup (2 oz)

  • 3 tablespoons coriander seed
  • 1 tsp fennel seed
  • 3/4 tsp cumin seed
  • 1/2 tsp fennugreek seed
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seed

Kick up the heat by adding cayenne. Add some turmeric to make curry powder.

Heat oven to 350 F.  Put seeds on a baking sheet, place on middle rack of oven and roast until seeds start to dance (just a few minutes). Then cover seeds with a sheet of foil and roast for 5-7 minutes more. Be careful not to burn the seeds.

Remove baking sheet from oven and let seeds cool. Grind seeds into powder with a mortar and pestle or with a spice/coffee grinder.

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