Curry Masala (Use to Make Curry Paste)

Submitted by Master Gastrobot

"A blend of spices to store and use to make a curry paste for a variety of curries."

 

• Ready In: 3mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 5 tablespoons coriander
• 5 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
• 2 tablespoons turmeric
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon asafoetida powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon ginger
• 1⁄2 tablespoon mustard powder
• 1⁄2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cinnamon

directions

1. Mix the spices together.
2. Fry 75 grams of butter in a frying pan.
3. Use 2 tbsp only (for a 4 person meal) of the curry masala and mix with water so that the mixture sluggishly drips off a spoon.
4. Add the curry paste to the melted butter and cook on a high heat for 2 minutes; keep stirring.
5. After this time, the paste is now ready and you can add meat, poultry or fish depending upon the curry you wish to make.

Reviews

[nyllix]

I liked this recipe alot. I have never heard of asafetida powder before, but click the link in the recipe - garlic powder is a reasonable substitute. We bought some from the local Asian market. I wasn't thinking and used my jar of minced ginger instead of powder. It didn't mix in very well, and the mix has to be refrigerated, but even so turned out beautifully. I used it with peppers, mushrooms, olives, onion and chicken to make a spicy-flavorful dish which fed me and hubby for two meals. Not sure how much butter 75 grams is, I used 5 tablespoons. The only thing I did not like was that it seemed a little 'dry', not too 'saucy', though this may have just been the length of time I cooked the chicken after following the directions here (about 35 min). I am not sure exactly how to correct this for the next time I use the mix. I think less cooking time, more butter, more water (used to make the paste), or the addition of plain yogurt as I have seen for other recipes - not sure which I will try first. This recipe makes a good amount of mix, so there is plenty left over to experiment with. Thanks for posting!