Curry is the most popular spice in the Caribbean. It is widely used in every Caribbean island with each island tweaking the spice to suit their taste.
In Jamaica, Trinidad, Guyana, curry chicken is a popular dish. Click this link for the recipe.
This Mild Curry powder recipe contains three major ingredients; pimento seeds, coriander seeds and turmeric. There are also two medium ingredients which make up the body of the flavor; cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. If you need more curry reipes like, curry chicken, curry powder, curry shrimp and curry goat click the link.
The Ingredients
- ¼ cup whole coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons whole anise seeds
- 1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
- 5 tablespoons ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons pimento seeds
- 1 tablespoon black pepper seeds
How To Make Curry Powder
Course: SpicesCuisine: Caribbean, JamaicanDifficulty: EasyServings
15
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
8
minutesCalories
150
kcalLearn to make this simple curry powder recipe right at home. No major equipments needed just a grinder a ot and some seeds.
Ingredients
¼ cup whole coriander seeds
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole anise seeds
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
5 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons pimento seeds
1 tablespoon black pepper seed
Directions
- Add all the seeds to a hot skillet that has been on low heat for at least 5 minutes.
- Stir seeds frequently and let it cook for 3-5 minutes or until you start to smell the seeds.
- Grind all the ingredients to a powder.
- Add powder to an airtight container
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1 Comment
The ingredients list both whole allspice berries and pimento seeds. I thought they were two different names for the same thing? If they are the same, what is the correct quantity: 1 or 2 or 3 tablespoons? If they are not the same, then what do you mean by pimento seeds?