Dinner
Curry Powder
A fragrant blend of ground spices like turmeric, coriander, cumin, and fenugreek. Used as a base for countless curry dishes, it's versatile, warming, and adds complexity to everything from meats to soups.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon urad dal 1 teaspoon chana dal
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 8 dried whole red chilies, or to taste
- 5 whole black peppercorns, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Directions:
- Combine the urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chilies, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds, in a small skillet over medium heat until brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, mix in the turmeric; transfer mixture in batches to a coffee grinder or spice mill and grind into a powder.