Tikka Paste

Indian tikka paste

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

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.