Jaffna style roasted chili powder

So this was passed down to me by my grandmother who is from Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The Jaffna chili powder is more of a 'hybrid' between a curry powder and a chili powder really.

If you ever get to visit Jaffna try going to a grinding mill where you can get it made right then and there (if you are willing to wait a few minutes). Trust me it is WORTH IT!

Ingredients

• 100 grams dried red chilies (separate the seeds)

• 25 grams coriander seeds

• 25 grams cumin seeds

• 25 grams raw rice

• 10 black peppercorns

• Two handfuls of curry leaves

Method

1. Roast each ingredient separately over a hot skillet (on low heat).

2. The chili seeds need to be roasted as well - separately.

3. Once all the ingredients are roasted, add them all together into a spice grinder and grind it until powdered.

4. Don't sift the powder - trust me, you want it ALL in your curry.