BASIC CURRY POWDER BLEND
1 large Bay leaf, broken
6-12 Cardamom seeds (pods removed)
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
8 Whole Cloves
1/2 teaspoon Coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon Fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns
additional options :-
6-10 Chilli Whole
1 teaspoon Fenugreek
2 tablespoons Onion flakes
2 tablespoon Garlic flake
1/2 teaspoon Ginger ground
1 teaspoon Turmeric
WEST INDIES CURRY BLEND
6 tablespoons Coriander seeds
1 tsp Fenugreek seed
2 tsp Fennel seeds
1 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp brown Mustard seeds
1 tsp Allspice berries
2 tsp Turmeric
Roast the seeds and allspice in a cast iron skillet
over medium to high heat, but don't burn.
When
cool add to Spicemate, shake to a fine powder.
Mix with turmeric and store in an airtight container
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MILD CURRY BLEND
1/8 teaspoon Cayenne powder
2 teaspoons Cardamom ground
2 teaspoons Cloves ground
6 tablespoons Coriander seed
2 tablespoons Cumin ground
2 tablespoons Fenugreek
2 tablespoons Turmeric
TRINIDAD CURRY POWDER
1 teaspoon Aniseed seed
1 teaspoon Aniseed whole
1 teaspoon Cloves whole
1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon Black Peppercorn black
1 teaspoon brown Mustard seeds
1 teaspoon Turmeric
6 tablespoons of Coriander seeds
2 tablespoons Garlic flakes
2 tablespoons Onion flakes
1 Chilli whole
Blend in a blender with a little water to make a fine paste.
Use to rub on meat or poultry for a spicy BBQ or use to make a great curry.
ALTERNATIVE CURRY PASTE
1 1/2 tablespoons Turmeric powder
1 1/2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons brown Mustard seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons whole Black Peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons Cumin seeds
3 tablespoons Garlic granules
1 tablespoon Ginger
2 Chilli’s
Add seeds and Peppercorns to Spicemate, shake to a fine powder. Puree the Garlic, Ginger and Chilli’s and combine with the Spice powder and Turmeric, use a little water if necessary to make a paste
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