Curry Paste – Freezable!

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 14
Homemade curry paste that can be frozen for later use
in Curry

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg onion
4 cm by 1cm piece fresh ginger ( roughly the size of a finger )
6 large garlic cloves
3 -4 green chilies
6 small tomatoes
1/2 cup oil
4 teaspoons cilantro , powder ( corinader )
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup coriander leaves ( cilantro )
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
75
Sugar
3g
Fat
6g
Curry paste is an essential ingredient in many Indian and Thai dishes and is the base for many curries. This recipe yields a large quantity that can be frozen and used in future meals. By making the curry paste from scratch using fresh ingredients, you can ensure that it is free from preservatives and additives that are often found in store-bought versions. This recipe has a perfect balance of flavors between spicy, savory, and tangy. It is versatile and can be used in many dishes such as curries, soups, and stews. The addition of green chilies adds a nice kick of heat to the paste.

Instructions

1.Begin by peeling and roughly chopping the onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
2.Puree the tomatoes in a food processor until smooth and set aside.
3.Heat the oil in a large pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4.Add the chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the pan. Continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes.
5.Now add the tomato puree and stir. Cook for an additional 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
6.Add the cilantro (coriander), cumin powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and coriander leaves (cilantro). Stir to combine.
7.Add 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Bring the curry paste to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the oil separates from the paste.
8.Once the curry paste cools down, pour it into airtight containers and freeze for later use.

PROS

This recipe yields a large quantity of curry paste that can be stored in the freezer for future use.
It is a timesaver for busy weeknights when you don’t have time to make fresh curry paste.

Using fresh ingredients makes the paste more flavorful than store-bought versions.

CONS

Some people may find the green chili to be too spicy, so adjust the quantity to your liking.

This recipe takes time to make, so it may not be suitable if you are short on time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Using fresh ingredients such as ginger, garlic, and green chilies can have numerous health benefits. These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help boost your immune system. Turmeric has been shown to help with inflammation in the body.
However, this recipe does call for a significant amount of oil, so it is important to use it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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