Green Chili & Garlic Paste

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This paste is the workhorse of Indian cooking — a tablespoon of this in any pan instantly creates an aromatic foundation for curry, marinade, or sauce. The combination of green chili and garlic is Indian cooking’s most fundamental flavor pairing, transforming the ordinary into something that hums with bold, assertive, unforgettable fire.

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Ingredients for Green Chili & Garlic Paste

Green Chili & Garlic Paste

Green chili and garlic pounded together into a fierce, pungent, vibrantly alive paste that crackles with energy.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 45kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 green chilies (adjust heat to preference)
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Dry-roast cumin and coriander seeds; cool.
  • Blend all ingredients together until a smooth paste forms.
  • Taste and adjust heat, acid, and salt.
  • Store in a jar in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
  • Use 1 tsp as a marinade base, sauce starter, or condiment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 45kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits

  • Garlic provides allicin, one of the most well-studied natural antimicrobial compounds.
  • Cumin seeds contain essential oils studied for their antimicrobial properties.
  • Green chilies provide capsaicin, studied for its potential to temporarily boost metabolic rate and fat oxidation.
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