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Years ago, following a recipe from a friend, I made red Thai curry paste from scratch with a mortar and pestle. Though it took me well over an hour of slicing, pounding, pulverizing and sneezing ...
Romy Gill’s coconutty Keralan curry paste is delicious with creamy aubergine. You can use her garam masala in meat dishes. See Recipe Tips for serving suggestions.