Curry Powder Trio Take Yer Pick Recipe

Embark on an aromatic adventure with this trio of unique curry powder blends! Inspired by British, French Caribbean, and Japanese culinary traditions, these recipes offer a world of flavor in your kitchen. Learn the secrets behind Sambar Podi (the foundation of British curry powder), a classic basic curry powder, and the intriguing Poudre de Colombo from the French West Indies, featuring toasted rice for a unique nutty twist. From holiday gifts to everyday cooking, these versatile blends will transform your dishes.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 778 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Curry Powder Trio Take Yer Pick

  1. **Sambar Podi:**
  2. Combine 3 tablespoons ground coriander, 3 tablespoons besan flour, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon each of salt, ground fenugreek seeds, amchur powder, dry mustard, and hot red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon and turmeric, 8 crumbled dried curry leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon asafetida.
  3. Mix thoroughly until well combined. This makes approximately 2/3 cup.
  4. **Basic Curry Powder:**
  5. Combine 5 tablespoons ground coriander seeds, 2 tablespoons ground cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 2 teaspoons ground fenugreek seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/2 teaspoon ground chili peppers.
  6. Mix thoroughly until well combined. This makes approximately 3/4 cup.
  7. **Poudre de Colombo:**
  8. Toast 1/4 cup white rice in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until light brown (about 5 minutes).
  9. Remove from skillet and let cool completely.
  10. In the same skillet, toast 1/4 cup cumin seeds, 1/4 cup coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds, and 1 teaspoon whole cloves until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
  11. Cool the spices completely.
  12. Combine the toasted rice and spices. Grind to a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
  13. Stir in 2 teaspoons turmeric. This makes approximately 1 cup.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

104 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

14g

Carbs

45g

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