Our Veggie Kitchen

This is a mix of several Sri Lankan Curry Powders.

Sri Lankan Curry Powder
2 tbs whole coriander seed
1 1/2 tbs whole cumin seed
1 tbs whole fennel seed
1 tbs whole fenugreek seed
1 tbs peppercorns
4 dried red chilies
1 small stick cinnamon
6 cardamom pods
6 whole cloves
30-40 curry leaves (2 sprigs)
3 tbs uncooked rice

Spread the whole spices on a cookie sheet and heat in the oven set to 200 degrees for about an hour. Stir once or twice while cooking. Allow to cool, then blend the spices in batches in a coffee grinder.