Description - Step 1

Step 1: Toast the spices

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add the caraway seeds, peppercorns, star anise, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves and coriander seeds. Let them warm gently so the aroma lifts without burning. Add curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and onion. Cook till the onion softens, and everything smells warm and nutty.