* Malaysian Curry Powder
Posted on September 7th, 2008 by Linda. Filed under Cayenne, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Garam masala, Malaysian, Spices, Star anise, Tumeric, Vegetarian.
The origins of Flavor Explosions. I re-created this recipe based on the memory of smell (oui, Rémy!) of the aroma in my late grandmother’s house as she roasted curry powder. My grandmother roasted curry powder in a wok 1-yard in diameter, over a charcoal stove, and had all of us – her grandkids – tightly packed the spice mix into recycled glass ketchup bottles which she then sells. Unfortunately, none of us documented her recipe so I created this concoction based on what I remembered from those hot afternoons in Malaysia 30+ years ago! And dedicate it to the memory of my grandmother.
Malaysian curry powder reflects the blend of South Indian, Sri Lankan and Peranakan flavors.
Chef’s tip: Store in a air-tight glass jar in a cool place for up to six months.
Ingredients:
6 Tablespoons whole coriander
2 Tablespoons whole cumin
2 Tablespoons whole fennel
3 Tablespoons whole fenugreek
2 Tablespoons whole black pepper
1 3-inch stick cinnamon
2 Tablespoons rice
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne
5 whole dried red peppers, stems and seeds removed
4 cloves
1 star anise
5 tablespoon ground tumeric
Directions:
1. Over medium heat, dry-fry all whole spices (everything but the tumeric) in a wok or a skillet for about 5 minutes or until fragrant. Stir/ toss constantly to make sure the spices don’t burn.
2. Let cool slightly, transfer to a spice grinder and grind until it becomes a fine powder.
3. Mix in tumeric and bottle the curry powder.
Makes: 1 cup.
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February 15th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
[...] Chef’s tip: Curry powder is commonly used in Malaysia, the concoction is similar to Sri Lankan curry powder. Here’s a recipe to make your own curry powder. [...]