Ingredients
2 tbsp white rice
2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, pref. black
1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/2 tsp whole cloves
2 tbsp turmeric
Directions
Roast rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan
frequently, until the grains are a light golden brown, about 5
minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Add all spices to the skillet
except turmeric and roast over medium heat, shaking the pan, until
toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer the spices to the
plate. Grind the rice and roasted spices in a spice mill or blender
into a fine powder. Work in turmeric. Store the powder in an airtight
container away from heat and light. It will keep for several months.
Servings: 1 /2 cup
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Categories: French
The History of Recipes
Recipes as a concept can be traced back into the far past, at least as far back into history as pharonic Egypt, and quite possibly further than that. Interesting though that maybe, generally, these old recipes were just primitive pictorial, hieroglyphic or cunieform instructions for food preparation.
The truth of the matter is, the most ancient recipe in existence, according to academics are a few ancient tablets in the Sumerian language which show the baking of bread which is then used to make a drink, quite possibly a form of beer as it is recorded as having made those who drank it feel wonderful. Moving on, we find a couple of books from the 1300s : a cookery book published under the title `Forme of Cury`, and another called `Curye on Inglish`. Amusingly, they are nothing to do with the curry that we all know today, but rather accounts of the types of food cooked for the rich. During the following few centuries, the powerful and wealthy houses strove to serve the best banquets, and as a consequence, chefs and their collection of recipes were at a premium. Even so, it was during the 1800s that formal cookery and recipe books became really popular. The Famous Mrs Beeton in the UK, and Fannie Merritt Farmer in the US, devoted their lives to assembling, verifying, and publishing recipes of the day. By the advent of the 1900s, cook books are greatly in demand due to more people being able to read, more spare time and having more disposable income. |
We hope you enjoy this Colombo Powder (French West Indies _Curry Pow recipe.
