Easy Homemade Thai Curry Powder

• 3 tablespoons coriander, whole or ground
• 2 tablespoons cumin seed, whole or ground
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 to 3 teaspoons chili flakes (or cayenne pepper ), depending on how spicy you want it
• 1 teaspoon white pepper, whole or ground
• 3 bay leaves, lower stem removed
• 1 whole clove (or a pinch of ground)

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Place all of the ingredients in a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir continuously for 1 minute, or until pan is very hot. Then reduce heat to medium and continue stirring 6 to 10 minutes. This will lightly toast the spices, leaving them even more fragrant and tasty.
3. Remove pan from heat and tip the spices into a bowl to cool. Meanwhile, prepare your grinder. If using a coffee grinder, you will need to wipe it out very well with a damp cloth or paper towel to remove all traces of coffee.
4. Place the toasted spices in the grinder and grind well to make your curry powder.
5. Use to season your favorite dish and enjoy!
6. Stir together all of the ground spices—omitting the bay leaf until you cook your curry. Toast in a pan using the same method—for several minutes over medium heat, or until fragrant but not burnt.
7. When cooking with this curry powder, be sure to add 1 to 2 bay leaves to your curry pot.
8. Enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the curry powder according to your preference.