Hot Curry Powder

• 2 small dried red chiles or cayenne to taste
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger

1. Combine the chiles, peppercorns, and seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, just a few minutes; for the last minute of cooking, add the powdered spices.
3. Cool, then grind to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder; add cayenne at this stage if youre using it.
4. Store in a tightly covered opaque container for up to several months.

red chiles, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ground fenugreek, ground turmeric, ground ginger

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/hot-curry-powder-385976 (may not work)