TRINIDAD CURRY POWDER

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Hot pepper is notably absent from this mixture-unlike curry powder from Madras. Trinidadians like to add fresh hot pepper to dishes, according to taste.

Provided by Ramin Ganeshram

Categories     Curry     Spice     ingredient     Cardamom     Coriander     Cumin     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cardamom pods
1 cup coriander seeds
¼ cup cumin seeds
1 Tbsp. mustard seeds
1 Tbsp. fenugreek seeds
10-15 curry leaves (optional)
¼ cup whole black peppercorns
6 whole cloves
⅓ cup plus 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Break open the cardamom pods, remove the seeds, and discard the pods.
  • Place the cardamom seeds, coriander, seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and curry leaves in a heavy frying pan and toast, swirling for about 5 minutes, until the spices begin to release their aromas.
  • Place the toasted spices in a food processor or spice grinder and add the peppercorns and cloves. Grind the mixture to a find powder. Stir in the turmeric.
  • Store in an airtight container. If stored properly, curry powder will keep for at least two months.

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