Fragrant Curry Powder

A mild and complex spice mix, perfect when you’re looking for loads of flavor without heat.

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg pieces

Seeds from 5 white cardamom pods 3 cloves

One 3-inch cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

2 tablespoons cumin seeds

1/4 cup coriander seeds

2 bay leaves

2 dried curry leaves (optional)

1 teaspoon ground fenugreek

• Put all the ingredients except the fenugreek in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, just a few minutes; for the last minute of cooking, add the fenugreek.
• Cool, then grind to a fine powder in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in a tightly covered opaque container for up to several months.

MAKES: About 1/4 cup

TIME: 10 minutes