Green masala

Name: Green masala
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 20 cardamom pods; 3 cloves; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 3 garlic cloves; 1 small knob ginger, peeled, sliced; 100g mint leaves; 50g coriander leaves; 4 long green chilli, chopped; 200ml vegetable oil; Salt; Juice of 1/2 a lime

Jane Strode

May 9, 2012

easyTime:< 30 mins

Indian

This is a versatile and vibrant paste to have on hand in the fridge.

Ingredients

20 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 garlic cloves
1 small knob ginger, peeled, sliced
100g mint leaves
50g coriander leaves
4 long green chilli, chopped
200ml vegetable oil
Salt
Juice of 1/2 a lime

Method

Use a stick or bar blender to blend all ingredients to a smooth paste. Serve with seafood, poultry, lamb or pork.
Cover the top with a small amount of vegetable oil to prevent oxidisation; it can be kept for up to four weeks.

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