Authentic Curry Powder

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   ["Take the first four ingredients (those headed ""To Parch"") and roast in a moderate oven, or parch in a dry frying pan, until a rich aroma is given off, but taking care not to burn them.", "Allow to cool before mixing with the second batch of ingredients.", "Put the mixed cooled spices in a grinder (we use an old coffee grinder) and grind until finely powdered.", "Pass through a fine sieve, and if necessary re-grind.", "Store the mixed spices in a large jar with an airtight stopper.", "All spices keep best if stored in a cool dry dark place.", "Curry powder, if kept in an airtight jar, improves with moderate keeping (up to a year or so)."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.