How to make Jaffna Chili Powder with Rajiv Surendra

Описание: Tamil food is Rajiv’s favorite, and he cooks traditional dishes regularly. One of the staple ingredients of Tamil cuisine is chili powder, a mix of spices and chilies that are roasted and ground into a powder.

Rajiv will be sharing recipes for all kinds of dishes that require this chili powder which can easily be made at home. It is distinctly Sri Lankan, used predominantly by Tamils living in the north part of the country (Jaffna).

Here are the ingredients:
100g dried red chilies
100g coriander seeds
45g fennel seeds
45g cumin
5g fenugreek seeds
5g black peppercorns
5g turmeric powder
10 curry leaves
2” of rampe (pandan leaves) cut into 1/2” pieces

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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:01 | Introduction to Sri Lankan Chili Powder
• 0:13 | What Makes This Spice Blend Essential
• 0:23 | Store-Bought vs Homemade Advantages
• 0:45 | Tamil Food and Cultural Heritage
• 1:06 | Essential Ingredient for Authentic Dishes
• 1:19 | Understanding Sri Lankan Chili Powder
• 1:35 | Key Ingredients and Proportions
• 2:14 | Finding Authentic Curry Leaves and Rampa
• 2:54 | Recipe Measurements and Preparation
• 3:05 | Toasting Technique for Maximum Flavor
• 3:36 | Proper Spice Roasting Order
• 4:29 | Adding Cumin at the Right Time
• 4:47 | Sentimental Black Pepper Story
• 5:53 | Color Changes During Toasting
• 6:16 | Toasting Aromatic Leaves Separately
• 6:36 | Cooling Process Before Grinding
• 7:01 | Spice Grinder vs Coffee Grinder Tips
• 7:53 | Safety Tips When Handling Chilies
• 8:32 | Achieving Fine Powder Consistency
• 9:20 | Adding Turmeric to the Mix
• 9:35 | Proper Mixing Technique
• 9:59 | Jaffna Style Chili Powder Explained
• 10:16 | Uses in Tamil Curries
• 10:28 | Final Flavor Profile Description
• 10:41 | Adding Dried Leaves to Finish
• 11:07 | Proper Storage in Airtight Container
• 11:25 | Ready for Authentic Tamil Cooking
• 11:44 | Final Thoughts and Call to Action

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Sri Lankan Chili Powder Recipe
• Tamil Food Culture
• Jaffna Style Spice Blend
• Homemade Spice Making
• Traditional Curry Ingredients
• Coriander Seed Toasting
• Dried Red Chili Preparation
• Fennel Seed Grinding
• Cumin Roasting Technique
• Black Pepper Stories
• Fenugreek Spice Benefits
• Turmeric Powder Addition
• Curry Leaves Usage
• Rampa Pandan Leaves
• Spice Farm Connection
• Sri Lankan Heritage Cooking
• Authentic Tamil Recipes
• Northern Sri Lankan Cuisine
• Eggplant Curry Preparation
• Okra Curry Seasoning
• Meat Curry Spices
• Vegetable Curry Blends
• Spice Grinding Safety
• Hot Pepper Handling
• Aromatic Spice Toasting
• Traditional Cooking Methods
• Cultural Food Preparation
• Family Recipe Sharing
• Ethnic Spice Blends
• South Asian Cooking
• Kitchen Spice Organization
• Airtight Storage Methods
• Homemade vs Store-bought
• Regional Spice Variations
• Food Heritage Preservation


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