Ginger Garlic Paste

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.