1/2 teaspoon Trinidad Curry Powder

Curry Powder - Trinidad


Trinidad / Guyana
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 3/4 cup
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35 min
Yes		 Curry Powder was brought from India (see History) and evolved into a unique spicing tailored to Caribbean tastes and ingredients. See Ingredients.




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-- Toasted
Cardamom pods
Cumin seeds
Coriander seeds
Mustard seeds
Fenugreek seeds
Peppercorns black
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Curry Leaves (2)  
Cloves, whole
Turmeric, ground
Make   -   (35 min)
  1. In a dry pan over moderately high heat, toast each of the Toasted items until aromatic and darkened no more than a shade. Do the cumin first because it's easiest to judge by smell when the pan is hot enough. The pan sould never smoke.
  2. If using fresh Curry Leaves, let the pan cool quite a bit and then fry them briefly to dry them out.
  3. Let All Items cool thoroughly.
  4. Grind All items together to a fine powder in a Mixie or spice grinder.
  5. Package in an airtight jar. Stored in a cool place away from sunlight it should be good for at least 6 months.
NOTES:

  1. Ingredients:

      There is no standard ingredient list, or measures, so Trinidad Curry Powders vary, but this recipe is typical.

  2. Curry Leaves:

      These are best fresh and are now (2022) available in Indian markets and some Southeast Asian markets. If you don't have them, you have to leave them out - there is no acceptable substitute. For details see our Curry Leaf page.

  3. History:

      Curry Powder was brought to the Caribbean from India, by near-slave workers after abolition of slavery. Africans were previously brought to Trinidad and Guyana as slaves. Trinidad people are 35% of India descent and 8% mixed African / Indian, and In Guyana, 44% of the people are of India descent and about 17% mixed African / Indian. Given these demographics, you can see why Curries became so widespread in the region. Trinidad and Guyana have a very close association.
  4. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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