Nige's Roasted Curry Powder

Nige’s Roasted Curry Powder

READY IN: 20 MINUTES MAKES: 150GMS VEGAN, GF

1½ tbs basmati rice Place a nonstick pan on low to medium heat. “It’s like a hug” is how Nige describes his roasted curry (23gms) Add the rice and stir occasionally until it powder. The smell envelopes you completely. It is the secret 2 sticks cinnamon* becomes light brown (about 5 minutes). and hero ingredient throughout most of his cooking. It’s 1 piece star anise (2gms) Break your cinnamon sticks in half, then add been a family recipe for so long that he’s not sure when it 2 tbs dried chili flakes* them and the star anise to the rice and cook for a became one but now it’s firmly embedded in his repertoire. (23gms) further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Nige’s Roasted Curry Powder is versatile, you can use it 3 tbs coriander seeds* Add your dried chilli flakes, coriander seeds, in your meat or veggie curries, as an ingredient for your (23gms) fennel seeds, cumin seeds and cardamom pods, marinades or simply as a finishing touch to elevate the 2 tbs fennel seeds* stirring to ensure the spices don’t burn. (23gms) flavour of your meal, as per the Coconut Fried Squid (p. 2 tbs cumin seeds* While you continue to cook and stir, keep a close 24). The odd ingredient making up this curry powder is (22gms) eye on the chilli flakes. Once the chilli flakes start basmati rice but rest assured that it is essential. Nige says 15 cardamom pods* to darken (they should be very dark red, once it helps to balance out the myriad of flavours and acts as a (4gms) they start turning dark brown or black you’ve thickener. ¼ cup loosely packed gone too far) turn off the heat but keep stirring to curry leaves, dried help the spices cool and prevent burning. 5gms salt Add the dried curry leaves and salt. Give it a stir. When you’re roasting your spices, as your chillies darken Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes then blend in and the aromas hit your nostrils expect to cough - this the spice blender until finely ground. means you’re doing it right. Keep your exhaust fan running If your cinnamon sticks are still in big pieces, and maybe even open up a window, the air will fill with the empty the spice grinder, pull out the large sticks potent fragrance of Nige’s Roasted Curry Powder and you of cinnamon and grind until they are a fine want to be ready! powder. Once done, place the spice mixture back in the grinder with the cinnamon and grind for a few seconds to combine. Now take in the warm and spicy aromas. Keep Nige’s Roasted Curry Powder in an airtight container, in a cool dark place for up to 2 months.

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