Curry Powder Trio (Take Yer Pick!)
photo by Random Rachel
- Ready In:
- 7mins
- Ingredients:
- 32
- Yields:
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1 cup or less for each mixture
ingredients
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For the sambar podi
- 3 tablespoons ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons besan flour (chickpea)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
- 1 teaspoon amchur powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot red chili powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
- 8 crumbled dried curry leaves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
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For the curry powder
- 5 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons ground fenugreek
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground chili pepper
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For the poudre de Colombo
- 1⁄4 cup white rice
- 1⁄4 cup cumin seed
- 1⁄4 cup coriander seed
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
directions
- To make sambar podi -- Combine 3 tablespoons ground coriander; 3 tablespoons besan (chickpea) flour; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon each salt, ground fenugreek seeds, amchur powder, dry mustard, and hot red chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and turmeric; 8 crumbled dried curry leaves; and 1/4 teaspoon asafetida. Makes about 2/3 cup.
- To make a basic curry powder -- Combine 5 tablespoons ground coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons ground cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 2 teaspoons ground fenugreek seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon ground chile peppers. Makes about 3/4 cup.
- To make poudre de Colombo -- Toast 1/4 cup white rice in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until light brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and cool. In the same skillet, toast 1/4 cup cumin seeds; 1/4 cup coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon each black mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and fenugreek seeds; and 1 teaspoon whole cloves until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cool the spices, combine with the rice, and grind to a fine powder. Stir in 2 teaspoons turmeric. Makes about 1 cup.
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Reviews
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This review and rating are for the second listed, Japanese curry powder. I made it to use in Ellie's recipe #62534. I quartered the recipe since I don't like keeping spice mixes in my kitchen, and got almost 3 tablespoons curry powder. I did greatly increase chili pepper, which I think is a personal issue. I also think I will increase the turmeric slightly when I make it again. Thank you, Sandi, for posting this recipe.
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Wonderful! I made the Japanese curry powder, and it tastes almost just like the bottled stuff, which I can't find at the store anymore. I couldn't find any fenugeek either, so I didn't add it. I also used ground spices so I didn't toast them. Great recipe, I'm so glad I gave it a try. I thought I'd add that I served some curry made with this to a Japanese friend. He asked for the recipe, and has shared it with three Japanese friends. It must be authentic :-)
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Sandi From CA
Arcadia, California