General Purpose Curry Powder

Name: General Purpose Curry Powder Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 tbsp urad dal (split black bean); 2 tbsp chana dal (split garbanzo bean); 1 tbsp fenugreek/methi seeds; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 2 tbsp paprika ground; 30 whole black peppercorns; 1 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds; 2 tbsp turmeric ground

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

2 tbsp urad dal (split black bean)2 tbsp chana dal (split garbanzo bean)1 tbsp fenugreek/methi seeds1 tbsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander seeds2 tbsp paprika, ground30 whole black peppercorns1 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds2 tbsp turmeric, ground

Directions

Combine all whole spices in a dry skillet and heat on high until seeds turn dark and mustard pops (5 to 10 minutes).
Transfer to a dish to cool (seeds will continue to cook while still in pan).
After seeds cool, place 2 tbsp into a spice grinder or a coffee grinder (see tip). Grind until powdered. Continue grinding until all seeds are ground. Add powdered spices. Mix well. Seal in an airtight container.

Serving Size: makes 12 1/8 cup servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SYBIL31562.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

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