Pick over the ingredients and remove any husks or strawy bits. Grind together in a blender or finely adjusted coffee grinder. Do not make the mixture too fine. Stor in an airtight container and keep for use in the recipes.

with meat, fried and braised foods. Try it sprinkled on fried potatoes, with a pinch of tumeric. Sprinkle a lttle on yogurt, sour cream and curd cheeses.

From How To Make Good Curries by Helen Lawson Copyright 1973