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Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder

Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder
This fragrant and authentic Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder recipe is so easy to make and takes only 5 minutes. Can be used for all your meat and poultry dishes that tastes just like home!
4.16 from 19 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Grinding time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Equipment

  • Spice/Coffee Grinder

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 2 tbsp Fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Uncooked rice (basmati)
  • 1 tsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds
  • 5 Cloves
  • 5 Cardomom pods shelled
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • 1 stick Ceylon Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Heat a pan on medium high.
  • Add all the spices, seeds and curry leaves. Keep stirring continously and roast for about 5 minutes or till the cumin seeds turn golden brown and mustard seeds start to splutter. Curry leaves should turn dry and dark.
  • Transfer the spice blend to a plate and let it cool for a minute. Then use a spice or coffee grinder to grind to a smooth powder.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and use a dry spoon when you need to scoop out the curry powder.
  • This makes about 1/2 cup of curry powder. Double or triple as needed.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 269 kcal | Total Carbs: 47 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 46 mg | Fiber: 20 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 348 IU | Vitamin C: 90 mg | Calcium: 493 mg | Iron: 16 mg | Net Carbs: 27 g
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Course Spices
Cuisine Sri Lankan