The Vegetarian Curry Bible

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2 tb Ground coriander

2 ts Turmeric

Manju's Curry Powder

From Brit Spice by Manju Malhi.

Method

Pulverize to a fine powder. Store airtight.

Makes 1/4 cup.

Prep time: Couple of minutes

Cooking: Couple of minutes

Ingredients:

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6 Dried red chillis (or 1 tsp chilli powder - add with the turmeric if

using)

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1/4 tsp Black peppercorns

5 Cloves

2 Small bits of cinnamon (or cassia bark)

2 or 3 Green Cardamoms

1/4 tsp Cumin seeds

1/4 tsp Coriander seeds

1/4 tsp Turmeric

Method:

Pre-heat a heavy frying pan, and dry cook all the spices except turmeric

for a couple of minutes, shaking the pan so they don't burn. Let cool to

one side.

Grind cooled spices with turmeric in pestle and mortar or coffee grinder

(

don't use a grinder you use for coffee!).

She says to use about 1 teaspoon for a dish for 4 people, but I say use

more.

Mild Curry Powder

Ingredients

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2 tb Cumin

1/2 ts Crushed red pepper

1/2 ts Mustard seeds

1/2 ts Ground ginger

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