Curry-flavoured Oil

• 300 ml (10 fl oz) groundnut or vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons

Heat a wok or large frying-pan over a high heat until it is hot. Add the oil and, when it is very hot and slightly smoking, remove from the heat. Then add the curry powder. Stir to mix well. Allow the mixture to cool thoroughly. Let stand overnight.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve. Use at once or store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to six months. Bring to room tem