I searched the net for curry powders, and there were as many curries as there are languages in India! It is amazing, and they all have their own unique twists––so I decided I could do the same thing. Here you go! This is my version of a good homemade curry powder. You might want to double or triple this recipe. It’s easy, and I’m sure if you enjoy Asian food as much as I do, then you will need it often! I am giving you the ingredients for about 4 tablespoons. I usually quadruple this, since I use it a lot. It stores nicely in an air tight jar for months. Enjoy!
CRAZY CURRY
May 15, 2016
: 4 tbsp
: 15 min
: 5 min
: 20 min
Ingredients
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 3 cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon broke in half
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2-3 large cardomom seeds
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp dhania-jeera or 1/2 tsp cumin & 1/2 tsp coriander
Directions
- Step 1 Place all the seeds, broken cinnamon stick and cloves on a cookie sheet or a toaster oven pan. You can even do this in a cast iron skillet on the stove as well.
- Step 2 Toast in toaster oven or standard oven until light brown. You will hear the seeds crack and the smell is amazing.
- Step 3 Cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 4 Once cooled place in a coffee grinder with the pepper flakes and 2 tsp dhania-jeera or the 1 tsp of coriander powder and 1tsp of cumin.
- Step 5 Blend until it becomes a fine powder. Store in a air tight jar for up to 2 months. You can use up to 6 months but the aroma lessens.
I'm Melinda Stevens and living the life of a beach bum was inevitable since my father was a lifeguard for the city of Los Angeles. My memories of growing up on John Street in Manhattan Beach, California were filled with joy, excitement and adventures; until my world, as I knew it, fell apart when we moved to Del Mar, California. My father was offered the position as Captain of the lifeguards and we started the slow migration to the small deserted stretch of beach in 1963. At twelve years old, this seemed like the end of my life. Remember, I’m writing with clear hindsight now, ok somewhat clearer… Little did I know this would be the beginning of a new journey and give a bit more clarity to many of the events that led me to this new cooking adventure.