Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon clove
  • 1/2 cup coriander seed
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
  • 3 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
  • 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
  • 3 small dried hot red chilies, seeds and stems removed
  • 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup ground cardamom
  • 1/4 cup ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 curry leaves, chopped into small pieces

Method

  • Place all the whole seeds in a frying pan and dry roast for a minute or two, until they become pungent and release their fragrance. Place them in a food processor or coffee grinder and pulse until they are finely ground - or grind them with a pestle and mortar.
  • Add the remaining ground spices, including the chillies and the curry leaves, to the roasted spices and mix well.
  • Store in an airtight jar or tin for up to 6 months, in a dry, cool and dark place.