Curry Powder

Ingredients	Quantity
Coriander seeds	3 tbsp
Cumin seeds	2 tbsp
Turmeric	2 tbsp
Mustard seeds	1 tbsp
Fennel seeds	2 ½ tsp
Cardamom pods seeds	8
Cloves	8
Ground ginger	1 ½ tsp
Black pepper corns	1 ½ tsp
Freshly grated nutmeg	¼ tsp
Cayenne	¼ tsp

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread mixture out on a jelly roll pan and toast in a preheated 250F oven for 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. Pulverize the spice mixture in batches with an electric spice or coffee grinder and strain it through a sieve into a bowl. The curry powder will keep six months in a tightly sealed jar in a cool dark place. Use to season soups and stews.