Home made mauritian curry powder

coriander seeds

🥗Healthier: cilantro leaves

💰Cheaper: coriander powder

Cilantro leaves provide a fresh flavor, while coriander powder is more accessible.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: cumin powder

Ground cumin is easier to find and use.

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers color and mild flavor, while cayenne adds heat.

cinnamon sticks

🥗Healthier: ground cinnamon

💰Cheaper: cinnamon powder

Ground cinnamon is convenient and has a similar flavor.

Toast coriander seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Toast cumin seeds in the same skillet until golden, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast fennel seeds until they release their aroma, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast mustard seeds until they start to pop, about 2-3 minutes.

Toast black peppercorns until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast cinnamon sticks until aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast cloves until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Toast dried red chilies until they darken slightly, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine all toasted spices in a spice grinder.

Add turmeric powder and fenugreek seeds to the grinder.

Grind the mixture to a fine powder.

Store the curry powder in an airtight container away from light.

Cooking Techniques

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