Talkin’ Turmeric (5/22/10)

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Make your own Curry Powder

What a delicious way to eat more turmeric!

3 tablespoons whole cumin seed
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole mustard seed
1 tablespoon whole fennel seed
1/3 cup ground turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
dash cayenne (or more to taste)

Heat a small skillet over medium high heat and add cumin, coriander, mustard and fennel seeds. Toss seeds in pan until they are toasted and begin to give off a pleasant aroma. Cool slightly then put them and all remaining ingredients in a spice grinder or blender and blend until completely combined. Store in an airtight container.

Note: you can add other spices to this, like cinnamon, cardamom or fenugreek. Have fun experimenting with flavors!