Jamaican Curry Powder

Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins

Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
• 1 Tablespoon cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons All spice
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons dry yellow mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons ground fenugreek seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons white or black pepper
• 1 whole dried clove (use about 1/4 teaspoon ground)
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
• 1/2 teaspoon ground or more scotch bonnet pepper or cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. If using whole grain, lightly toast, on low heat, in a fry pan, for about 3-5 minutes, before grinding, just until the spices smell nice and toasty. Then grind in a coffee grinder.
2. You may skip the toasting and just grind all the spices. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Recipe Notes

1. If you can’t find these spices at your local grocery store. Your best bet would be Indian Markets.
2. Lightly toasting your spices just before grinding gives it a more complex and bolder flavor.