Ceylon Dark Curry Powder
This recipe and others can be found in the 12-part illustrated series "A World of Curries". You can read all about this unique Indian flavor here.



Ingredients


10 small, hot dried red chiles, such as piquins, seeds and stems removed
1 tablespoon rice
1 tablespoon coconut, fresh or flakes
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 2-inch piece cinnamon
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
6 whole cloves
5 curry leaves

 



Instructions


Roast the chiles on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350 degrees until they turn very dark.  Remove and allow them to cool.

In a dry skillet, roast the rice, coconut, coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, and mustard over medium heat, stirring often, until they turn dark brown, almost black, taking care that they do not burn.

Combine the chiles, roasted spices, cloves, and curry leaves in a spice mill and blend in small batches to a fine powder. 
Servings
about 1 cup
Servings
about 1 cup