cape curry powder

makes 2 cups

1 tbsp whole cloves
2 tbsp whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup coriander
3 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tbsp mustard seeds
3 small dried hot red chilies (deseeded)
1/4 cup ground cardamom
1/4 cup ground turmeric
3 tbsp ground fennugreek
1 tbsp ground ginger

• in a skillet toast separately cloves, pepper, coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard over medium heat
• combine toasted ingredients and the chilies in a spice blender and grind to fine powder
• combine with remaining ingredients and store in airtight jar