I had a cut out from a magazine that I used years ago and the blend I made has now finished and I can't find the recipe. I've tried Sharwoods, etc but they are just not the same.

__________________
Yahoo!

HOMEMADE CURRY POWDER 4 1/2 tsp. ground coriander2 tsp. ground turmeric1 1/4 tsp. cumin seed1/2 to 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns1/2 to 1 tsp. crushed red pepper1/2 tsp. whole cardamon seed (without pods)1/2 inch stick cinnamon1/4 tsp. whole cloves1/4 tsp. ground gingerIn a blender container place coriander, turmeric, cumin seed, peppercorns, red pepper, cardamom seed, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Cover and blend for 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is a fine powder. Store spice mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Makes about 1/4 cup curry powder. Hope that helps!!!!

__________________
Yahoo!

This is an easy one and tasty for a simple garam marsala. I add a little of this and a little of that to mine but its a secret and you will have fun tweaking your blend!1 - 2-inch long cinnamon stick2 tblsp cumin seeds2 tblsp ground coriander1 tblsp cardamom pods, shelled1 tsp whole cloves1 tsp black pepper corns1 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp mustard seedsput a heavy pan onto a medium heat and dry roast the spices for 10 mins - dont let them burn they will spit and pop a bit.put seeds in a heavy mortal and grind to powder with the pestle - i have read but not tried doing this in a coffee grinder )careful of your eyes and throat when grinding by hand - albeit i rather like the eye popping throat burning choking a good spice blend gives one. no pain no goain and all that!let it dry and cool and store in a sealed jar for as long as you need

__________________
Yahoo!