Thai Green Masala Paste Taaza Masala Recipes

Steps:

• Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight; they will swell and develop a jelly-like coating.
• Measure 1 teaspoon of soaked seeds and put into blender jar.
• Add garlic, ginger, mind, cilantro/coriander and vinegar.
• Blend on high speed until very smooth.
• Mix in salt and ground spices.
• In small sauce pan heat oils until very hot.
• Add in blended mixture and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Once cooled pour into a clean jar with lid.
• Oil should cover the top of the herbs, if not, heat additional oil and add to the jar.
• Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except the water in a non-reactive bowl. Add just enough water to produce a slightly runny paste which should drip slowly off a spoon like treacle.
• To use the paste, add the paste to the recipe oil (or ghee) and stir continuously until the paste color darkens and the oil separates and floats to the surface of the mixture. Let the paste cool a little before adding to the chosen recipe.

Steps:

• Heat a frying pan and fry the coriander, cumin, and peppercorns for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the mustard seeds and toss constantly until they start to pop. Do not let the spices get too dark.
• Cool the spices and then grind the mixture to a fine powder. Add the turmeric, chili powder and salt.
• Stir in the garlic, ginger and enough of the vinegar to make a paste.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the paste, stirring constantly until the oil begins to separate from the mixture.
• Spoon the masala into a clean jar or tub. Make sure that there is a layer of oil floating on top covering the mixture for an airtight seal. Store in fridge and use within 2-3 weeks.

Steps:

• Heat oil/ghee in a cooker.
• Fry garlic and ginger in the oil/ghee to a golden brown colour.
• Add onions and fry to a golden brown colour.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and cumin seeds (powdered).
• Mix well.
• Add the mutton pieces/mutton chops.
• Fry well.
• Add 3/4 cup of water.
• Cook under pressure for 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, to the yogurt, add the corriander leaves, mint leaves, methi leaves, spinach and green chillies (green masala mixture).
• Remove pressure from the cooker.
• Add the low-fat yogurt and green masala mixture to the mutton.
• Cook over low heat till the gravy thickens.
• There is no need to keep on stirring while the dish is cooking.
• Serve hot with rotis (Indian flatbreads) on a cold ROMANTIC night!