CEYLON CURRY POWDER

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Taken from Charmaine Solomon. "In Sri Lankan cooking one of the main characteristics is that the spices are dark and roasted, this gives an aroma completely different from Indian curries". Used in "Harak mas curry" (Sri Lankan beef curry), "Lampries Curry" and "Mas Ismoru" (Sri Lankan braised beef with gravy).

Provided by Lou van

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup coriander seed
1/2 cup cumin seed
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon cardamom seed
2 tablespoons dried curry leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
2 tablespoons rice flour (optional)

Steps:

  • In a dry pan over a low heat separately roast the coriander, cummin, fennel and fenugreek, stirring constantly until each one becomes fairly dark brown.
  • Do not let them burn.
  • Put into blender container together with cinnamon stick broken in pieces, the cloves, cardamon and curry leaves.
  • Blend on high speed until finely powdered.
  • Combine with chilli powder and ground rice if using.
  • Store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 63.8, Carbohydrate 47.2, Fiber 25.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 12

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