Who doesn’t love the smell of curry in stew? If you’re a curry lover and are experimental, we have a simple challenge for you – make your own curry power.
Interestingly, this might seem intimidating especially when curry smells like a complicated mix of spices, but it’s a simple task. Before we get to the recipe, let’s take a quick look at some benefits and side effects of the spice.
Curry possesses several health benefits including anti-inflammatory properties, and is also known to be a good source of antioxidants. However, it needs to be taken in moderation as it can cause digestive distress and slow blood clotting.
So how do you make your own curry spice? See the ingredient list and preparation below.
Ingredients
3 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp of ground coriander seeds
1 ½ tsp of cumin
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of ground ginger
¾ tsp of dried mustard
½ tsp of cardamom
½ tsp of cloves
1/8 tsp of cayenne pepper
¼ tsp of ground black pepper
2 tsp of ground fenugreek seeds
Preparation:
Mix all of the ingredients together and that’s it! Your mixture should give you about ¼ cup of curry powder to begin with.