Name: Colombo Powder (French West Indies "Curry Pow
Ingredients: 2 tb White rice; 2 tb Cumin seeds; 2 tb Coriander seeds; 1 1/2 ts Mustard seeds, pref. black; 1 1/2 ts Black peppercorns; 1 1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds; 1/2 ts Whole cloves; 2 tb Turmeric

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	French	Spices, Carribbean, Ew	1	/2 cup

INGREDIENTS

2	tb	White rice
2	tb	Cumin seeds
2	tb	Coriander seeds
1 1/2	ts	Mustard seeds, pref. black
1 1/2	ts	Black peppercorns
1 1/2	ts	Fenugreek seeds
1/2	ts	Whole cloves
2	tb	Turmeric

INSTRUCTIONS

Roast rice in a small dry skillet over medium heat,
shaking the pan frequently, until the grains are a
light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a
plate to cool.  Add all spices to the skillet except
turmeric and roast over medium heat, shaking the pan,
until toasted and fragrant, about 3 minutes.  Transfer
the spices to the plate.  Grind the rice and roasted
spices in a spice mill or blender into a fine powder.
Work in turmeric. Store the powder in an airtight
container away from heat and light.
It will keep for several months.
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