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Madras Curry Powder

Powerhouse of fragrance this curry powder, made with a medley of spices, can be used to flavour a number of dishes – both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Can be made easily at home. All you need to do is lightly dry roast the spices, cool and powder.

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Madras Curry Powder

Main ingredientsCoriander seeds, Black peppercorns, Fenugreek seeds, Fennel seeds, Cloves, Cinnamon, Green cardamoms, Black cardamoms, Dried red chillies,  Curry leaves, Garlic, Onion
CuisineSouth Indian
CoursePowders
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time5-10 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVeg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 10-12 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 inch cinnamon  
  • 10-12 green cardamoms
  • 10-12 dried red chillies
  • 20-25 curry leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, sliced and fried
  • ¼ cup fried onions
  • 1½ tablespoons turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste

Method

  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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