Homemade Curry Spice Blend
Homemade mild and fragrant curry spice mix.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Spices, Tutorials
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Whole spices:
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
- 1/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long)
- 15 green cardamom pods
Ground spices:
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tbsp ground fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Open each cardamom pod and remove the seeds. Save the seeds and discard the shells of the pods.
- Toast all whole spices in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and let them cool down completely.
- Blend toasted spices in a spice grinder until very fine. Mix them well with the rest of ground spices.
- Store in airtight container for up to 2 months.