Seasoning Mixture and Basic Recipes - Spicy Hyderabad-style Curry Powder

Ingredients

• 20 green cardamom pods 

• 2 cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces

• 5 bay leaves

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp cloves

• 1.5 tsp/1/4 tsp grated nutmeg

• 30 ml/2 tbsp aniseeds

• 5 ml/1 tsp black peppercorns

• 5 dried red chilies

• 10 dried curry leaves

• 90 ml/6 tbsp coriander (cilantro) seeds

• 45 ml/3 tbsp cumin seeds

• 45 ml/3 tbsp ground turmeric

• 15 ml/l tbsp fenugreek seeds

• 30 ml/2 tbsp black mustard seeds

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Method:

1. Roast the spices in a small, heavy based pan over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until they become a shade darker than their original color.

    

2. The spices will also give out a distinct aroma and the pan will emit light fumes of smoke. Remove the spices from the pan and grind them to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight jar for up to 6 months.