Madras Curry Powder (मद्रास करी पावडर) is a South Indian spice blend in the Tamil Nadu style, with a rich, warm, mildly spicy and earthy flavour for vegetarian and meat curries. It suits chicken, lamb and seafood curries, pulao, biryani and masala rice, dal, chickpea and lentil stews, and soups and coconut-based broths. It also works as a spice rub for roasted potatoes, cauliflower and mixed vegetables. The blend is made from handpicked, non-oil-extracted spices, so the spices keep their natural oils and full aroma. The listed ingredients are red chilies, turmeric, coriander, cumin and black pepper, and the pack label lists Coriander, Green Cardamom, Cinnamon, Mustard seed etc. It is 100% natural and free from artificial additives, colours and preservatives. Toasting it in a dry pan over low heat for a minute before adding it to a curry deepens the aroma. A South Indian chicken curry made with it is served with steamed rice, dosa or naan. Stored airtight in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, it stays fresh for up to 12 months, and the pack reads Best Before 12 Months. Per 100 g it has protein 12.0 g, total fat 15.0 g, carbohydrate 40.0 g, energy 380.0 Kcal and total sugars 4.0 g. It comes in a stand-up pouch with a green VEG mark, marked Product Of India, in packs of 100 gms, 250 gms and 500 gms (listed weights 0.05 kg, 0.1 kg and 0.2 kg). Catalogue code: SNMMADRAS14