Makes 6 tbsp. Will keep for up to 3 weeks in the fridge. Can be frozen
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
4 large green chillies, deseeded
2 shallots, quartered
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, with root and stalk
Grated rind of 1 lime
1 tbsp roughly chopped galangal (pink ginger)
1 tsp ground turmeric
salt
2 tbsp oil
1. Grind together the coriander and cumins and the peppercorns in a food processor or pestle/motar
2. Blend together the remaining ingredients and add the ground spice mix