1/2 tbsp cardamom
1 tbsp cinnamon sticks -- chopped
1/2 tbsp whole cloves
1/4 tbsp whole cumin
1/4 tbsp grated nutmeg
1 tbsp turmeric
1/2 tbsp whole coriander
1 black peppercorns -- to
1 taste
1 dried red pepper flakes --
1 to taste
1 bay leaf
Directions
Grind all the ingredients together in an electric coffe granderor
spice mill and keep in a tightly closed jar. You can make upsmaller
batches to experiment with the quantities of each spice.
You can also use whole dried hot red peppers. NOTES
: Curry powder can be made at home quite easily. The finalblend is
really a matter of personal taste.
: Jeff Smith's The Frugal Gourmet Cooks With Wine":
Recipe By : The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Gourmet
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