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vadouvan_crispVadouvan is a spice blend with South Indian and French influences, and the name means “sun-dried spices” in French. This fusion blend can be used just like a curry powder, or made into the iconic vadouvan paste, a rich blend of onion, shallots and aromatics.

Making vadouvan paste takes a little doing, but is worth the effort. Some some specialty shops sell the paste for $100 per pound! A little does go a long way, and the paste is a wonderful short-cut to add fully developed curry flavors into your dish in an instant. The flavor is bold and subtle at the same time, with a meaty base surrounded by an intricate spice melange. Proportions and methods for making vadouvan vary, we tried out several and liked this one best for its simplicity.
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Try Vadouvan paste in our Vadouvan Vegetable Pie. Adapted from: Epicurious

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  1. Phil says:

    By “1/4 cup garlic, finely chopped,” do you mean 1/4 cup of finely-chopped garlic? Similarly, it seems likely that by “1/4 cup ginger, grated,” you meant instead to specify 1/4 cup of grated ginger. Or is one to measure a quarter-cup of each, *then* chop or grate it?

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