Thai red Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 10 whole dry kashmiri red chilles , soaked in warm water for 15 minutes and drained
• 3/4 cup roughly chopped onions
• 1/4 cup finely chopped lemon grass (hare chai ki patti)
• 2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tbsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 2 tsp roughly chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1/2 tsp white pepper powder
• salt to taste

Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend it into a smooth paste using ¼ cup of water.
2. Use as required or store refrigerated.