CURRY MASALA

INGREDIENTS:

Coriander Seeds - 1/2 cup or less
Cumin Seeds- 2 tbsp
Fennel seeds- 3 tbsp
Pepper Corns- 1 tsp
Black Mustard seeds- 1 tbsp
Dry Red Chili- 5no.s
Methi seeds/Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
Curry leaves- 15-20 leaves
Ground Turmeric/Turmeric Powder- 2 tsp
Ground Ginger/Ginger Powder-1 tsp
Cinnamon- 3" stick 2 no.s
Clove-10 no.s

PREPARATION METHOD:

Heat a pan, dry roast all the ingredients one by one separately for 4-5 minutes or till aroma comes.

Coriander seeds,methi seeds,mustard seeds will pop lightly when u roast them, so roast until the popping sound stops.

Roast Everything in medium heat, do not stir the spices frequently, just toss them gently.

I did not roast turmeric n ginger powder, simply added it while grinding.

Allow the mixture to cool for a while n then blend it to a fine powder.

If u want, can sieve it and store it in air tight container.