Basic Curry Powder

A fresh curry powder mix is sooooooo much nicer than the old packet mix in the back of your cupboard?

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes   Quantity: Makes a 50g batch or so  

Ingredients

4 dried small Indian red chillies
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon tumeric
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Method

  • Grind in a food blender or pestle and morter
  • Keep fresh for a couple of months in a lidded jar