Massala Curry Paste
- Ready In:
- 18mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Yields:
-
1/2 Cup
ingredients
- 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon hot chili powder
- 15 birds eye chilies (or as many as you want depending on heat you like)
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup malt vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
directions
- Place mustard seeds in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute or until seeds start to pop. Add peppercorns, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric and cinnamon. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant. Allow to cool completely.
- Place spice mixture in a food processor or use a Mortar and Pestle. Add chilli powder, birds eye chillies, garlic, ginger, vinegar and oil. Process until a smooth paste forms. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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