Thai Green Masala Paste Taaza Masala Recipes

THAI GREEN MASALA PASTE (TAAZA MASALA)

Steps:

• Soak fenugreek seeds in water overnight; they will swell and develop a jelly-like coating.
• Measure 1 teaspoon of soaked seeds and put into blender jar.
• Add garlic, ginger, mind, cilantro/coriander and vinegar.
• Blend on high speed until very smooth.
• Mix in salt and ground spices.
• In small sauce pan heat oils until very hot.
• Add in blended mixture and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Once cooled pour into a clean jar with lid.
• Oil should cover the top of the herbs, if not, heat additional oil and add to the jar.
• Store in the refrigerator.

PRAWNS IN GREEN SPICE PASTE (HARA MASALA)

Steps:

• Clean and devein the prawns. Add 1/4 tsp of turmeric and salt to the prawns and leave aside.
• In a blender, add the the coriander leaves, coconut, ginger paste, garlic paste and green chillies. Add 1/4 cup water to help it blend. Blend to form a paste.
• On medium flame heat 1 tbsp oil . Add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds and let them sputter. Add the onions. Add a pinch of salt and cook till the onions are translucent.
• Add the green paste, mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water ( more as required), add lemon juice and cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the prawns. Add salt as per taste (remember we had added salt earlier) Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the prawns are cooked.
• Serve with paratha or rice!

TANDOORI MASALA PASTE - 2 OZ. OR 50 G

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except the water in a non-reactive bowl. Add just enough water to produce a slightly runny paste which should drip slowly off a spoon like treacle.
• To use the paste, add the paste to the recipe oil (or ghee) and stir continuously until the paste color darkens and the oil separates and floats to the surface of the mixture. Let the paste cool a little before adding to the chosen recipe.