Madras Curry Powder

Ingredients

1 cup coriander seeds

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 tablespoon fennel seeds

10 cloves

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 inch cinnamon

10 green cardamoms

10 dried red chillies

20 curry leaves

2 bay leaves

½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)

6 garlic cloves, sliced and fried

¼ cup fried onions

1 ½ tablespoons turmeric powder

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a earthenware pot, add coriander seeds, black peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, mustard seeds, cinnamon, green cardamoms and dried red chillies and dry roast for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add curry leaves and bay leaves and dry roast for 1 minute.
  3. Add asafoetida and mix well. Transfer into a bowl and allow to cool down to room temperature.
  4. Add fried garlic and fried onions and mix well.
  5. Transfer into a blender jar, add turmeric powder and salt and grind to fine powder.
  6. Transfer into a bowl and let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container and use as required.

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