Tikka Masala curry paste

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 piece(s) ginger, thumb-sized
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 2 tsp spice mix (Garam Masala)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp oil (peanut oil)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 chili peppers, remove seeds if necessary
• 1 bunch coriander leaves, fresh
• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut, dried
• 2 tbsp almonds, ground
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

for marinating and seasoning tandoori dishes

First, peel the garlic and ginger. Then, heat a pan over medium heat. Roast the cumin and coriander seeds in it without any fat for a few minutes. When they are golden brown and fragrant, remove the pan from the heat. Crush the roasted spices either finely in a mortar and pestle or grind them into a fine powder in a food processor. Finally, process them with all the other ingredients in a food processor until a smooth paste forms.