Tikka Paste

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.