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Homemade Eight Spices Curry Powder Recipe

Homemade curry powder spice recipe, fragrant eight-spice curry powder adds a unique flavor soups, stews, sauces, rice, and vegetable dishes.



Homemade Eight Spice Curry Powder Recipe
Homemade Eight Spice Curry Powder Recipe

Homemade Eight Spices Curry Powder Recipe


Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground caraway
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
6 teaspoons of ground turmeric
1 teaspoon of ground cloves
4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

Mix well in an airtight container and store in a cool dry place, do not refrigerate.


Did you know?
If a recipe calls for the spice garam masala you can substitute curry powder. Pepper Water stew is a healthy African dinner recipe using curry powder.

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