SHASHEMANE COLOMBO POWDER SEASONING

SHASHEMANE COLOMBO POWDER SEASONING

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup uncooked white Rice

1/4 cup Cumin seeds

1/4 cup Coriander seeds

1 tbls black Mustard seeds

1 tbls black Peppercorns

1 tbls Fenugreek seeds

1 tsp whole Cloves

1/4 cup Turmeric

Method

1. Toast the Rice over medium heat in a pan until a lightly golden. Shake the pan often to prevent burning. This will take about 5 mins. Transfer the Rice to a plate to cool.
2. Place the remaining spices, except the Turmeric, into the pan and cook over medium heat until fragrant and toasty. Shake the pan often to prevent burning, about 3 mins. Transfer the mixture to a plate to cool.
3. Place the cooled Rice and spices into a spice grinder or food processor. Grind into a fine powder. Place the powder into a bowl and thoroughly stir in the Turmeric.
4. Store the seasoning in an airtight jar. Be sure to label it and record the date you made it. The powder will keep for several months.