African Special Curry Powder Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Coriander 1/4 lb Cumin 1/2 lb Fenugreek
• 2 ounce Mustard seeds 1/4 lb Poppy seed 1/4 lb Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Cardamom 2 Tb Cloves 2 Tb Peppercorns

1. Curry powders are an important part of African cooking due to the heavy influence of Arabic & Indian cuisine in Africa.
2. Curry powders are made from different proportions of spices, dry & grnd.
3. Spices can be dry in the sunfor 2-3 days, in a low temperature oven, or possibly on stovetop in a dry skillet.
4. If usinga skillet, be sure to shake spices constantly so they do not burn.
5. Grinding is usually done with a mortar & pestle.
6. Curry powders are not necessarily warm; they are made which way by the addition of chili peppers.
7. Brown spices in warm oven till crisp.
8. Grind; seal in airtight containers till used.
9. Add in 1 tsp powdered turmeric, & chili pwdr to taste for every tsp special curry pwdr.

cumin, bay leaves, cardamom

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/african-special-curry-powder-62616 (may not work)