Lunch: Goan Red Spice Paste
Recipe by /contributors/anjum-anand This is a spicy, vinegary paste from the beautiful region of Goa. It is great with meat, chicken and fish; I have used it in a few recipes to get you started. Just remember when you cook with it, it is all raw so it do
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Health and fertility benefits of Goan Red Spice Paste
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Ingredients
2 largish, mild, fresh red chiles, deseeded
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
3 cloves
6 black peppercorns
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
9 large cloves of garlic, peeled
1/2-inch slice of fresh ginger, peeled
1 1/2-inch piece of cinnamon
1 tsp tamarind paste
3/4 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
Instructions
Blend all the ingredients together to make a fine paste. Store in a sterilized jar in the fridge for 1 week.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 0
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
