This is a great general-use curry powder. It works well in Anglo-Indian dishes as well as pretty much any soup that involves squash/pumpkin. And, while it may be similar to store-bought curry powders, the flavour really is much more vibrant when you make your own with freshly ground spices!

English-Style Madras Curry Powder

From 660 Curries

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
• 2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
• 1/2 tsp. fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
• 5-7 dried red Thai or cayenne chiles, stems removed
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except turmeric in a spice grinder and grind until texture resembles black pepper.
2. Stir in turmeric.
3. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place.