Homemade Thai Yellow Curry Paste

Name: Homemade Thai Yellow Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1 tablespoons whole coriander seeds; 5 heads garlic (yes, heads not CLOVES!); 5 medium shallots (or 2-3 small red onions); 5 - 25 dried birds eye chilis; 3 tablespoons ginger paste (homemade or store-bought); 5 tablespoons lemongrass paste (see note); ⅓ cup cilantro leaves + steams; 2 - 3 tablespoons mild curry powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; zest of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

Prep:15min

Homemade thai yellow curry paste with simple ingredients! Roasted garlic and shallots make this recipe extra delicious. Loaded with turmeric, curry powder, lime zest, and lemongrass, this recipe tastes just like your favorite Thai restaurants! Also, you can make a batch and use it for months!

Updated at: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:34:15 GMT