Title: A Fancy Curry Powder
Categories: Spices
Yield: 1 Batch

2 1/2	ts	Fenugreek
1	ts	(about 20 pods) cardamom
		Seeds (cracked with a
		Cleaver to release seeds)
3	tb	Coriander seeds
1	tb	Cumin seeds
1	tb	Mustard seeds
6		Cloves, whole
1		3 in cinnamon stick, thin
		And broken into pieces
1/4	ts	Ground mace
1/4	ts	Nutmeg, grated
1		Big pinch cayenne
2	tb	Turmeric, ground
		Hot pepper, toasted and
		Dried (to taste)

Preheat oven to 225 degree F.

In a small pan, combine fenugreek, cardamom, coriander, cumin and mustard seeds, cloves, and broken cinnamon stick. Bake for 15 minutes, shaking the pan a few times. Let cool.

In bowl, combine the toasted spices with the mace, nutmeg, cayenne, tumeric and peppers. Place in a spice mill and grind to a powder. Store in an airtight container. Makes a 1/2 cup of curry powder.

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