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Curry Paste (East Indian)













Ingredients
Quantity

Coriander
6tbsp
Fennel
1 heaped tsp
Cloves
1 heaped tsp
Turmeric
1 heaped tsp
Cumin
1 heaped tsp
Fenugreek
1 heaped tsp
Black pepper
1 heaped tsp
Mustard seeds (if to be used for beef, double quantity)
1 tsp
Garlic
3 cloves
Onion (large )
1
Red pepper
To taste  


On a stone, grind turmeric first, adding enough water to make a stiff paste. Add all other ingredients by degrees, grinding very finely. Omit onion, garlic and red pepper if it is to be kept overnight.