Lunch: Homemade Curry Powder

Recipe by Martin Boetz Why would you make your own curry powder? Because it's fresher and more fragrant than anything you'll find in stores.

Ingredients

2 dried red chiles, stemmed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

Combine chiles, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and cumin seeds in small bowl. Add cold water to cover, then drain. Place drained mixture in heavy small skillet. Dry-roast over medium-low heat until seeds are dry, slightly darker in color, and beginning to pop, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. Cool in skillet.
Place mace, white pepper, and turmeric in spice mill or grinder. Add cooled spice mixture. Grind to powder. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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