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Curried Compound Butter

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Matt Duckor
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Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. This version uses many of the warm spices—turmeric, cumin, cardamon, etc.—found in many Indian curries.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

    Step 2

    DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.

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