Indian
Indian - Chicken Curries
Sri Lankan Dark Roasted Curry Powder
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup Coriander Seeds
- • 1/2 cup Rice - Basmati
- • 1/2 cup coconut (desiccated)
- • 1/4 cup Cumin Seeds
- • 1/8 cup Fennel (seeds)
- • 2 Dry Kashmiri Chillies
- • 1 stalk Curry Leaves
- • 1.5 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
- • 2 Cloves
- • 2 Cardamom Pods
- • 1 Ceylon Cinnamon Stick
- • 1 Star Anise
- • 1.5 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- • 1/4 grated Nutmeg
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Dry roast each ingredient (except for the mustard seeds and nutmeg) on medium to high heat using a heavy bottomed pan. once they reach a deep dark brown colour remove them from the pan and keep aside
2
Phase 2
Once everything is roasted mix all ingredients in the same pan. Add the mustard seeds and the grated nutmeg and heat up again
3
Phase 3
Put the mixture in to a blender or a spice grinder and grind until a fine powder. Store in a air tight container until needed for up to 6 months months