INGREDIENTS:

• 2 onions, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, finely chopped
• 6 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 2 (2-inch) pieces cinnamon sticks, crushed
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry onions until transparent.
2. Stir in garlic, cumin, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, salt, cayenne, and turmeric.
3. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly.
4. At this point, other curry ingredients should be added.

Allergies:

• SF (Shellfish-Free)
• GF (Gluten-Free)
• DF (Dairy-Free)
• EF (Egg-Free)
• V (Vegetarian)
• NF (Nut-Free)

Variations of this curry paste recipe:

1. Green Curry Paste: Add a handful of fresh cilantro, basil leaves, and green chilies to the ingredients. Blend them together to create a vibrant and spicy green curry paste.
2. Red Curry Paste: Increase the amount of ground cayenne pepper and add some dried red chili flakes for extra heat. This will result in a fiery and flavorful red curry paste.
3. Yellow Curry Paste: Use more ground turmeric and add a pinch of saffron threads to give the paste a beautiful golden color and a unique flavor.
4. Massaman Curry Paste: Include some ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to create a fragrant and aromatic massaman curry paste.
5. Panang Curry Paste: Add some roasted peanuts or almond butter to the mixture to give the paste a creamy and nutty flavor, perfect for Panang curries.
6. Tom Yum Paste: Mix in some lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal for a tangy and zesty Tom Yum paste.
7. Indian Curry Paste: Use mustard seeds, fenugreek, and curry leaves to create a rich and authentic Indian curry paste.
8. Malaysian Curry Paste: Blend in dried shrimp, shrimp paste, and a touch of tamarind pulp for a traditional Malaysian flavor profile.
9. Japanese Curry Paste: Add a bit of honey or brown sugar, along with some apple and soy sauce, to create a sweet and savory Japanese-style curry paste.
10. Caribbean Curry Paste: Incorporate allspice, nutmeg, and a few scotch bonnet peppers for a spicy and aromatic Caribbean curry paste.
11. Thai Yellow Curry Paste: Increase the ground turmeric, and add some yellow mustard seeds for a bright and milder Thai yellow curry paste.
12. Sri Lankan Curry Paste: Include fennel seeds, fenugreek, and pandan leaves to achieve the distinctive flavor of Sri Lankan curry.
13. African Curry Paste: Mix in ground peanuts, coconut milk powder, and a variety of African spices like cloves, allspice, and paprika for a unique African-inspired curry paste.
14. Mexican Curry Paste: Add chili powder, oregano, and a pinch of cocoa powder for a spicy and rich Mexican-style curry paste.
15. Middle Eastern Curry Paste: Blend in sumac, cumin, and coriander seeds for a warm and aromatic Middle Eastern curry paste.
16. Indonesian Curry Paste: Use candlenuts, galangal, lemongrass, and shrimp paste to create a fragrant and authentic Indonesian curry paste.
17. Moroccan Curry Paste: Blend in a mix of Moroccan spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon for a flavorful and aromatic Moroccan curry paste.
18. Goan Curry Paste: Incorporate dried red chilies, tamarind paste, and vinegar to achieve the bold and tangy flavors of Goan curry.