Ginger - 1 cup, skin peeled off and diced into small cubes Garlic - 1 cup, skin removed Green Chilli - 1/4 cup (optional) Oil - 2 tbsp (optional) In a blender, add the ginger and garlic along with green chilli and oil if using them. Blend this mixture with very little water until ground to a coarse paste. Transfer this mixture to an airtight container. Keep refrigerated until ready to use in your curry preparations.