Hindu Ritual or Basic Blend
(A very mild blend for vegetables)
Recipe
- 240 g coriander seeds
 - 110 cumin seeds
 - 10 g turmeric
 - 10 g dried ginger root
 - 2 cardamom pods
 - 2 dried red chillies
 - 7 peppercorns
 - 5 g mustard seeds
 - 60 g saffron
 
Method
- Clean, wash and dry the spices in the sun.
 - then roast in a dry pan until fragrant.
 - Liquidise or pound to a fine powder.
 - Cool well.  Then store in air tight container. 
 
 
Note This curry powder will keep for 4 months or longer if untouched by damp fingers or spoons.