Butter Buds
Curry Blend

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Curry Blend
1 tablespoon Butter Buds® Mix
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Combine all ingredients. Store spice blend in a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.


How To Use It:

Curried Chicken Salad
Stir 2 teaspoons of spice blend into 1 tablespoon each reduced-fat mayonnaise and plain yogurt. Combine with 1 cup cooked diced chicken and 1/4 cup diced celery. For best flavor, refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Savory Bean Dip
Drain 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, reserving liquid. Place beans in blender with 1 tablespoon spice blend and salt to taste; blend on low speed while adding enough reserved liquid to make mixture smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons minced green onions. Serve with toasted pita bread triangles.

Quick Curried Shrimp
Place 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon spice blend and 1 tablespoon red wine in blender; blend until smooth. Heat tomato mixture in skillet; add 1 pound peeled deveined shrimp and cook 5 minutes until shrimp are no longer pink. Serve over cooked rice.