Bird Flu Curry Powder

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 dried red chilies
• 6 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 2 teaspoons szechuan peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon grated star anise
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Recipe

• 1 deseed and remove stems from the chilies.
• 2 in a heavy frying pan or wok, dry-fry the first six ingredients until they give off a rich aroma. remember to stir and shake the pan frequently until the spices are done.
• 3 allow to cool and then grind in a grinder. stir in the nutmeg, star anise and turmeric.
• 4 use immediately or store in an airtight jar away from light for no more than one month.