14 sm Dried hot red chilies such as piquins seeds & stems removed
1/2 ts Coriander seeds
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Fenugreek seeds
1 tb Cayenne
1/2 ts Black peppercorns
2 tb Paprika
1/4 ts Ground allspice
1/2 ts Ground ginger
2 ts Cumin seeds
4 Garlic cloves; peeled
1 sm Onion; coarsely sliced
3 tb Vegetable oil
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground cloves
3 tb Dry red wine
1 ts Ground cardamon
Directions
Step #1 Toast the cardamon, peppercorns, cinnamon, coriander, and fenugreek seeds in a hot skillet, for a couple of mins, cumin, shaking constantly, until they start to toast & gain aroma.
Step #2 Grind to a fine powder.
Step #3 mix the onion, garlic, & ? c of the water in a food processor/blender or mixer & puree until smooth.
Step #4 Add the roasted spice powder, nutmeg, paprika, & cloves, cayenne, allspice, ginger, chilies, and continue to mix.
Step #5 Slowly add the remaining ? c water, wine, and oil, & mix until smooth.
Step #6 Serve sparingly as a condiment with grilled beef & poultry or add to soups & stews.
Step #7 Will keep for a couple of months, put in the fridged.
Step #8 A World of Curries by Dave DeWitt & Arthur Pais ISBN 0-316-18224-9 pg 181.