Mediterranean Diet Friendly Curry Powder
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you cook. Whole coriander, cumin, mustard, fenugreek, and black peppercorns are toasted in a dry skillet until they turn fragrant and deepen in color, then ground into a fine powder before being blended with turmeric, ginger, cayenne, cinnamon, and cardamom. That brief toasting step is what separates a truly aromatic blend from anything you'd pull off a grocery store shelf. The result is warm, complex, and layered — earthy from the cumin and coriander, gently fiery from the cayenne, and rounded out by the floral notes of cardamom and cinnamon. Plant-forward cooking thrives on bold seasoning, and this blend delivers exactly that without any additives, fillers, or mystery ingredients. Stir it into roasted vegetables, legume stews, or grain dishes and the whole meal comes alive. Stored in an airtight jar away from light, it stays potent for up to three months — though chances are you'll use it up long before then.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- 1
Add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds to a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring constantly, until the seeds are fragrant and the coriander and cumin turn a shade darker, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as the seeds can scorch quickly.
- 2
Transfer the toasted seeds to a plate and let them cool for 5 minutes, until no longer steaming.
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