Cape Curry Powder (South African)

Categories: Curry, Rubs and sp, Spices and
Yield: 2 servings

1 tb Cloves
2 tb Black peppercorns
1/2 c Coriander seeds
3 tb Cumin seeds
1 tb Fennel seeds
1 tb Black mustard seeds
3 sm Dried hot red chilies;
-piquins or santakas
And stems removed
1/4 c Ground cardamon
1/4 c Turmeric
3 tb Ground fenugreek
1 tb Ground ginger

In a dry skillet, separately toast the cloves, peppercorns, coriander,
cumin, fennel and mustard seeds over medium heat, taking care not to
burn them.

Combine the toasted ingredients and the chilies in a spice mill and
grind to a fine powder. combine with the remaining ingredients and
mix until a uniform color is achieved. Store in an airtight
container. Makes a medium hot curry powder.

A World of Curries by Dave DeWitt and Arthur Pais ISBN 0-316-18224-9
pg 179

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