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Madras Curry Powder

Madras Curry Powder Blend
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Madras curry powder is an Indian spice blend commonly used to flavour curries, meat, vegetable and grain dishes. Its versatility has made it one of the most popular spice blends today in India and internationally.

  • Author: By Justina Sullivan
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Total Time: 11 minutes
  • Yield: 6 - 8 Servings 1x
  • Category: Spices
  • Method: Grinding
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 3 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp black or brown mustard seeds
  • 1” piece of cinnamon or cassia bark
  • 2 x Indian bay leaves (leaves from the cassia tree)
  • 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 star anise
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 6 cloves
  • 8 cardamom pods
  • 1 tbsp turmeric 
  • 8 Kashmiri dried chillies or 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

Instructions

  1. Heat a dry pan over medium heat. When hot, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, fennel seeds, cassia bark, fenugreek seeds, star anise and cardamom pods. Swirl around the pan.
  2. After 15 seconds add mustard seeds, bay leaves and curry leaves. Continue to roast for another 30 seconds, gently moving the pan in a swirling motion to avoid burning.
  3. As soon as you smell the attractive aromas and fragrances being released from the seeds, they are ready.
  4. Transfer roasted seeds to a mortar & pestle, spice grinder or small coffee grinder along with the curry leaves, fenugreek leaves, turmeric and chilli powder. Blend into a smooth powder.
  5. Transfer to an airtight container and keep for up to 2 months in a cool dark cupboard.

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