Indonesian Island-style Curry Powder is a traditional Indonesian recipe for a classic curry powder spice blend that contains zedoary root as one of its components. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indonesian version of: Indonesian Island-style Curry Powder.
Heat a non-stick frying pan. When hot add the cardamom pods, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, celery seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves and dry-fry until aromatic (a couple of minutes). During this time, stir the spices constantly so that they do not have a chance to catch and burn.
Turn into a bowl and allow to cool. When they have cooled, remove the seeds from the cardamom pods and discard the pods. Place the toasted ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder and render to a fine powder. Mix in the chilli powder and zedoary root then store in an air-tight jar.
This spice blend will keep for up to a month in a cool, dark, place, but is best used immediately.