Curry masala Powder

Ingredients:

Coriander powder- 1 kg
Chilly powder-200 gms
Turmeric - 50 gms
Cumin seeds - 100 gms
Pepper-100 gms
Curry leaves- 1 cup

Method:

Heat a pan, dry roast all the ingredients one by one separately for 4-5 minutes or till aroma comes. Coriander seeds will pop lightly when u roast them, so roast until the popping sound stops. Roast Everything in medium heat. Allow the mixture to cool for a while and then blend it to a fine powder.

For this measurement you need to give to a flour mill to get it Powdered.  This can be kept in an air tight container and can be used for a longer period.

If you prefer grinding in smaller quantities at home. .Measurement for home grinding:

Coriander powder- 1 1/2 cup
Chilly powder-  1/2 cup
Turmeric - 4 tsp
Cumin seeds -  1/2 cup
Pepper- 1/4cup
Curry leaves- 1/2 cup

Roast all ingredients separately, except turmeric and while grinding the roasted ingredients add turmeric powder.Store in an air tight container

Recipe Courtesy: Uma's Mother,Pondicherry.