CEYLON CURRY POWDER

INGREDIENTS

Ceylon curry powder
1 cup coriander seeds
1/2 cup cumin seeds
1 Tbsp fennel seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 cinnamon stick, about 5 cm
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp cardamom seeds
2 Tbsp dried curry leaves
2 tsp chilli powder, optional
2 Tbsp ground rice, optional

METHOD:
To make the Ceylon curry powder, roast separately the coriander, cumin, fennel and fenugreek in a dry pan over low heat, stirring constantly until each one becomes a fairly dark brown. Do not let them burn.
Put into a blender container together with the cinnamon stick broken in pieces, the cloves, cardamom and curry leaves. Blend on high speed until finely powdered.
Combine with chilli powder and ground rice if used. Store in an airtight jar.