How to Make Vadouvan
Vadouvan French-style curry powder, originating from Puducherry, India, is so simple to whip up! It intensifies any Vadouvan dish in spades in comparison to the store-bought alternatives.
Ingredients
- 2 tsps dried curry leaves
- 3/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 2 green cardamom pods
- 3/4 tsp brown mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 4 cloves whole
- 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Spices
- Place curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, cumin, cardamom pods, brown mustard seeds, turmeric, nutmeg, red chili powder, cloves, and garlic powder into a mixing bowl.
2. Toast the Spices
- Place a sauté pan on the stovetop at medium-low heat. Add the spices and toast them for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until intensely aromatic.
3. Grind the Spices
- Pour spices into an electric spice or coffee grinder. Alternatively, you may use a mortar and pestle.
- Grind all ingredients together.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1022IUVitamin C: 396mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 9mg
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