Sri Lankan Curry Power Recipe (Roasted)
How to make roasted curry powder at home. Healthier and tastier compared to store bought.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Coriander seeds
- 1/2 cup Moong dhal
- 1/4 cup Raw rice
- 1/4 cup Red Lentils
- 1/4 cup Cumin
- 1/4 cup Black pepper
- 10 pieces Cardoman
- 10 pieces Cloves
- 10 pieces Fengureek
- 5 pieces Dried chilies
- 2 sticks Curry leaves (about 20 leaves)
- 1 Pandan leaf (around 2 inch piece)
- 1 stick Cinnamon (around 2 inch piece)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat (DO NOT ADD OIL)
- Add coriander, rice and moong dhal first. Roast ingredients until rice becomes golden brown (around 10 minutes)
- Add the rest of ingredients and roast for 10 more minutes. Use a wooden spoon to move around ingredients and prevent them from sticking to pan
- Turn off heat and let ingredients cool down in the pan. Then grind to a fine powder, and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Use this curry powder as a seasoning for any curries and stir fries!
Notes
- DO NOT use any oil in this recipe
- DO use a non-stick pan
- DO keep moving ingredients around to prevent them sticking to pan and burning