Massala Curry Paste Recipe

Name: Massala Curry Paste
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin; 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon hot chili powder; 15 birds eye chilies (or as many as you want depending on heat you like); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped; ¼ cup malt vinegar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon hot chili powder
15 birds eye chilies (or as many as you want depending on heat you like)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
¼ cup malt vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Place mustard seeds in a frying pan over medium heat.
2
Cook for 1 minute or until seeds start to pop.
3
Add peppercorns, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric and cinnamon.
4
Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
5
Allow to cool completely.
6
Place spice mixture in a food processor or use a Mortar and Pestle.
7
Add chilli powder, birds eye chillies, garlic, ginger, vinegar and oil.
8
Process until a smooth paste forms.
9
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds, 2 teaspoons black peppercorns, 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin, 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Massala Curry Paste falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Massala Curry Paste

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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