C41 Vindaloo Spice Mix

Ingredients

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4 parts coriander seeds	1 part ground cinnamon
2 parts cumin seeds	1 part fenugreek powder
2 parts black mustard seeds	1 part cayenne pepper or hot chilli powder
1 part black peppercorns	1 part turmeric
1 part cardamom seeds

Preparation

Deseed enough green cardamom pods to produce the required quantity of seeds.
In a pestle and mortar or a spice grinder, grind the peppercorns, coriander, cumin, mustard and cardamom seeds to a smooth powder.
Thoroughly mix in the four remaining powdered spices.
Store in an airtight container away from the light and heat.

Notes

Choose a measuring spoon that will be equal to 1 part such as 1 tspn, ½ or ¼ tspn.
Then combine the ingredients using this basic measurement.

Ground coriander and ground cumin can be used but using seeds is better.

This spice mix owes a lot to the more traditional style, but helps to differentiate the vindaloo from a 'hotted up' Madras.