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Sri Lankan Unroasted Curry Powder
Preparation info
- Makes
a
small pot - Difficulty
Easy
- Ready in
10 min
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By Torie True
Published 2021
Known as Thuna-Paha (three or five) in Sinhalese, unroasted or raw curry powder is commonly found in vegetarian dishes or dals in Sri Lanka. I tend to stick with three spices, but if you want to add two more to make the five, include a couple of curry leaves and a small cinnamon stick.
Ingredients
6 tbsp 3 tsp 3 tsp
Method
- In a dry frying pan without any oil, roast all the ingredients on a low heat, moving them around the pan for 1 minute to release their fragrance and remove any moisture.
- Transfer the spice mixture to a bowl and leave to cool, then place in a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
- Store the powder in a sealed container in a cool dark place for up to