Colombo Powder (French West Indies "Curry Pow

Title:
Colombo Powder (French West Indies "Curry Pow

Yield:
1 /2 cup

Categories:
Spices,
Carribbean




Ingredients:





     2 tb White rice


     2 tb Cumin seeds


     2 tb Coriander seeds


 1 1/2 ts Mustard seeds, pref. black


 1 1/2 ts Black peppercorns


 1 1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds


   1/2 ts Whole cloves


     2 tb Turmeric






 Roast rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat,


 shaking the pan frequently, until the grains are a


 light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a


 plate to cool.  Add all spices to the skillet except


 turmeric and roast over medium heat, shaking the pan,


 until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes.  Transfer


 the spices to the plate.  Grind the rice and roasted


 spices in a spice mill or blender into a fine powder.


 Work in turmeric. Store the powder in an airtight


 container away from heat and light.


 It will keep for several months.


 


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