Green paste for quick fried rice or for green curries

Preparation Time : 10 min.

Makes 1 cup.

Ingredients

10 green chillies, chopped 6 clove garlic, peeled 1 onion, chopped 3/4 piece of ginger, peeled 1 cup chopped coriander Rind of 1 lemon, grated Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 stalks lemon grass 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method

1. Grind all the ingredients in a mortar or a food processor using a little water. 2. Store in an airtight container or in the refrigerator. Alternatively, freeze for upto 3 months. 3. Use as required.

Tips

Make 2 recipes of this paste as you might need it for another recipe.

Eg. Thai fried rice, Table-top Thai Curry or to use another time when you are in a hurry.