Jim's Curry Powder

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cumin seeds - 1 cup
• 3 T coriander seeds - 12 T
• 1 T black peppercorns - 4 T
• 1 T black cardamom - 4 T
• 2 t whole cloves - 8 t
• 1 t fennel seeds - 4 t
• 1 t black mustard seeds - 4 t
• 1 t fenugreek seeds - 4 t
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken - 4 sticks
• 2 medium chiles (optional) - to taste
• 1/4 cup turmeric - 1 cup
• 1 T ginger powder - 4 T
• 1 t nutmeg - 4 t
• 1 t garlic powder - 4 t
• 1 t onion powder - 4 t

Preparation

Step 1

Spread whole spices on a baking sheet and bake at 200˚ for 30 minutes. This softens them. Grind all ingredients in a grinder or with a morter and pestle. When ground, you may wish to sift the mixture through a sieve to remove any husks. Store in a cool, dark place.