Homemade Madras Curry Paste
The nice thing about making your own curry paste is that like anything homemade, not only is it far fresher than anything store-bought, but it is also completely customizable. This really makes a difference when it comes to heat level. I consider this recipe as written to be about a “medium” heat level. For “mild” omit the jalapenos, and for “hot” use 3 jalapenos and add 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste).
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 14 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Jalapeno Pepper | 1 pepper (14g) | 4 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 whole Medium-large (about 200 G Size) Onion, Peeled And Quartered
- 4 cloves Large Cloves Garlic, Peeled
- 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers, De-seeded And Halved (more Or Less To Taste)
- 1 piece (1 1/2-inch Size) Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Cut Into Chunks
- 2-½ Tablespoons Good-quality Madras Curry Powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoons Ground Turmeric
- ½ teaspoons Ground Mustard Powder
- ½ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoons Coarse Salt (more Or Less To Taste)
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil