Tikka Paste

Submitted by Creole cookin

"Indian tikka paste"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon dried mint
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 drops red food coloring
• 3 drops yellow food coloring
• 2⁄3 cup wine vinegar
• 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil

directions

1. Grind coriander and cumin seed to a fine powder.
2. Add remaining spices, mint and salt, stir well.
3. Mix in lemon juice, food color, wine vinegar, and 2 tbs water to make a thin paste.
4. Heat oil in pan, stir fry paste for 10 minutes until all water is absorbed. when oil rises to the top, the paste is cooked.
5. Allow to cool before storing in air tight jars.

Reviews

[Steve N.]

Easy to make and tastes great! I didn't have wine vinegar so I used cider vinegar

 

[totterton]

Perfect! I needed to make this myself as I couldn't find it for purchase at any grocery store nearby. It was easy to make and now I can complete my recipe for slow-cooker tikka masala tomorrow. Yay!

 

[Rabe126]

This is great for adding a variety into your meals. Thank you