Tikka Paste

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala**
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon dried mint or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 or 3 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions:

Grind the cumin and coriander seeds finely, then mix with all the remaining ingredients except the oil. Heat the oil in a heavy based fry pan, then cook the spice mixture gently in this for 10 minutes.

Nutrition:

Substitutions:

** Garam Masala is an Indian spice found in some gourmet or ethic grocery stores. To make your own, combine 2 parts ground cardamom, 5 parts ground coriander, 4 parts ground cumin, 2 parts ground black pepper, 1 part ground cloves, 1 part ground cinnamon, and 1 part ground nutmeg.

Recipe courtesy of ABC.

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