Roast the cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a dry frying pan, while stirring. Add the butter and bring this to the boil. Take off the white foam. Add the curcuma, onion, the ginger and garlic and simmer for 20 minutes. Put the pan aside and wait until the spices have settled. Sieve the butter. Store it in the fridge.

You can pour spiced butter over rice, or coat potatoes with it before roasting.

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