CURRY POWDER A desire for absolute freshness and individuality inspires most faithful Indian cooks to blend their own curry powder. Here is a good basic recipe that will work in all the curry‑laced recipes 4 teaspoons coriander seeds 4 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek 4 teaspoons ground ginger 4 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Mix all these ingredients together Store in an airtight jar. Makes about 6 tablespoons. home