Special Curry Powder

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Special Curry Powder

Special Curry Powder is a traditional South African recipe for a classic spice blend, based on Cape Malay blends but using some traditional African spices that's frequently used in South African curries. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic South African version of: Special Curry Powder.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 jars

Rating:

Tags : Chilli Recipes Spice Recipes South-africa Recipes

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Ingredients:

300g coriander seeds
50g cumin seeds
100g fenugreek seeds
30g black mustard seeds
50g poppy seeds
50g bay leaves
250g dried piri-piri chillies
1 tbsp grains of paradise
1 tbsp cloves
1 tbsp black peppercorns
250g turmeric

Method:

Toast the spices in a dry frying pan for a few minutes, stirring constantly to ensure they do not burn. Transfer to a coffee grinder (or a pestle and mortar) and grind to a fine powder and store in an air-tight container. Store in an air-tight container.