Monday, February 18, 2013

Anna's Homemade "Orange" Curry Powder

Anna's Homemade "Orange" Curry Powder

Ingredients:
2 T turmeric
2 T coriander
2 T cumin
1 T cayenne
1 T cardamom
1 T ginger
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves

Directions: Mix all together. Store in a mason jar.

Notes: This curry powder blends together all of my favorite curry flavors and highlights the ones that I like the best.  It is not traditional and doesn't go with any specific recipe.  It isn't a red, yellow, or green curry.  It's somewhere in between so I'll just call it orange.  I use it in basic, throw-together curry dishes as well as curried chicken salads and anything else that calls for generic "curry powder." I try use as many whole spices as I can get and grind them myself, this contributes to the aromatics and freshness.  Use fresh, good quality spices! It makes all the difference in the world!

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