Pó de Caril (Portuguese Curry Powder)
Portuguese Curry Powder (Pó de Caril) is a traditional Portuguese recipe for a classic curry spice blend based on the flavours of Goa. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic French version of: Portuguese Curry Powder (Pó de Caril).
prep time
10 minutes
cook time
5 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Makes:
6 tbsp
Rating: 
Tags : CurrySpice RecipesPortugal Recipes
This is a recipe for the classic Portuguese curry powder, as used in caril or Portuguese curries. The interesting thing, as compared with British and French style curries is the lack of any turmeric...
Ingredients:
3 tbsp coriander seeds
1 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 dry chilli
2 cloves
seeds from 1 green cardamom pod
1/3 cinnamon stick, crushed
1 dried curry leaf (or use a dried bay leaf)
Method:
Place a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds. Dry toast these for 2 minutes then add the whole chilli, cloves, cardamom seeds and cinnamon stick.
Continue toasting for 1 minute until the spices are dark brown and aromatic (but be careful they do not burn). Turn out onto a plate and allow to cool.
Once cold turn into a spice or coffee blender then crumble in the curry or bay leaf. Grind to a fine powder then allow to cool completely before transferring to an air-tight jar.
Store in a cool, dark, place. The curry powder should keep good for up to 2 months.