Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder

Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder

Sri Lankan Roasted Curry Powder

Sri Lankan roasted curry powder is the base of so many Sri Lankan curries. It is specifically used in curries that contain proteins like beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. It can also used in vegetarian curries. If you want to use the curry powder for fish and seafood, don’t toast any of the spices. Dry toasted spices are too strong for aquatic protein and will overpower the flavor.
Cook Time8 minutes
Course: ingredient
Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Keyword: ingredient, Sri Lankan
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • Spice grinder

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 3 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
  • 3 tsp whole cloves
  • 2 tsp green cardamom seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds

Instructions

  • Dry toast the rice in a nonstick pan over medium heat for 3 minutes.
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  • Add in the rest of the ingredients. Toast for 5 minutes; continuously moving the pan to keep the spices from burning. Let cool completely.
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  • Grind to a powder in a spice grinder.
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