Trinidad Curry Paste

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons roasted coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon roasted aniseeds
• 1 teaspoon roasted whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon roasted fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon roasted black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon roasted mustard seeds
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• ½ Congo or habanero pepper chopped (seeds and stem removed)
• water as needed

Directions

1. Grind all of the ingredients into a paste with a mortar and pestle or puree in a food processor.
2. Store in a jar and refrigerate.