10-Minute Madras Paste

I love a good curry and there is nothing better to elevate the flavour of your curry than either a homemade curry paste or mixing your own curry spices.

What is a Madras curry

Madras curry is a spice blend that originated in the Madras region in the south of India where the hot climate is ideal for growing chilis. For me, a madras curry paste is perfect for coconut based curries like my Coconut Chicken Curry with Chickpeas.

Why make your own curry paste

Making your own paste is 100% packed with more fresh flavours than shop-bought, and because it’s homemade, you get to add your favourite spices while leaving out spices you don’t like.

Recipes that would be great with a Madras paste

Simply replace the spices in the below recipe with 3 tablespoons homemade Madras paste.

Fridge or freeze

You can store the curry paste in a jar in the fridge or freeze in these handy silicone ice cubes.

10-Minute Madras Paste

Nothing beats the flavour of homemade curry paste. This versatile Madras paste is ideal to use with coconut based curries.
Cook Time 10 minutes
Diet Gluten-free, Vegan
Servings 1 large jar

Equipment

  • NutriBullet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp black whole peppercorns
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp kashmiri powder or chilli powder (opt - you can leave out if you don't want limited heat)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 4 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil maybe more
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Toast all the spices in a small frying pan (no oil) until fragrant - set aside
  • Whizz all the paste ingredients in your NutriBullet until complete smooth. You will need to stir and whizz in a few go's.
  • The liquid from the olive oil and onion should be enough to form a wettish paste, but if the paste is dry and not coming together, add a few tbsp olive oil and blend again.
  • The jar will keep in the fridge for ages or you can freeze the curry in silicone cubes (see intro note).
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