Curry Paste

Name: Curry Paste
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 50g/2oz/1⁄2 cup coriander seeds; 60ml/4 tbsp cumin seeds; 30ml/2 tbsp fennel seeds; 30ml/2 tbsp fenugreek seeds; 4 dried red chillies; 5 curry leaves; 15ml/1 tbsp chilli powder; 15ml/1 tbsp ground turmeric; 150ml/4 pint/2/3 cup wine vinegar; 250ml/8fl oz/1 cup vegetable oil

4 steps

Makes about 600ML / 1 Pint / 2.5 Cups A curry paste is a wet blend of spices, herbs and chillies cooked with oil and vinegar, which help to preserve the spices during storage. It is a quick and convenient way of adding a spice mixture to a curry, and different blends will produce different flavours. As only a small amount of paste is added at a time, a little will last a long time. Store in the refrigerator and use as required.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:30:58 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories63.8 kcal (3%)

Total Fat6.4 g (9%)

Carbs2 g (1%)

Sugars0.1 g (0%)

Protein0.6 g (1%)

Sodium22.6 mg (1%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

40 servings

50gcoriander seeds

60mlcumin seeds

30mlfennel seeds

30mlfenugreek seeds

4dried red chillies

5curry leaves

15mlchilli powder

15mlground turmeric

150mlwine vinegar

250mlvegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1

Grind the whole spices to a powder in a spice mill. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining ground spices.

Step 2

Mix the spices until well blended. Add the wine vinegar and stir. Add 75ml/ 5 tbsp water and stir to form a paste.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a wok, karahi or large pan and stir-fry the spice paste for about 10 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed. When the oil rises to the surface the paste is cooked. Allow to cool slightly before spooning the paste into airtight jars.

Step 4

Cook's Tip: Once the paste has been cooked, heat a little more oil and pour on top of the paste in an airtight jar. This will help to preserve the paste and, as the oil stays on top as the paste is used, it will stop any mould from forming during storage. Store in the refrigerator.