SPECIAL SRI LANKAN ROASTED CURRY POWDER

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon uncooked rice
• 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 2-inch (5-cm) cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 5 cardamom pods, shelled
• 5 cloves
• 4 pieces of 2-inch (5-cm) pandan leaves
• 2 sprigs curry leaves

METHOD

1. Toast each ingredient separately in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant and browned.
2. Remove from heat, cool, and grind together in a coffee grinder.
3. Store in a glass jar in the fridge