Caribbean Curry Powder

Ingredients
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds (brown are preferred)
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon peppercorns
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground ginger (Jamaican if available)

Instructions
1. Add the cumin, coriander, poppy and mustard seeds to a nonstick pan, toast them over medium heat until the mustard seeds start to jump about.

2. Add the cloves and pepper and mix.

3. Remove from heat and grind the mixture either with a mortar or a food processor/blender.

4. When finely ground, mix well with the turmeric and ginger.

5. Store in a well-sealed container.  (I’ve been using the same container for at least 6 months with no loss of flavor.)

Comments
When I first decided to make Chicken Sancoche I realized that I had no access to Caribbean Curry Powder so I would have to make my own.  I found this recipe somewhere online and decided to give it a go.  It’s fantastic stuff.  I believe this recipe makes around a cup of powder.

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