Coconut Masala

preparation time: 25 minutes
cooking time: 3 minutes
spicy rating: 7/10
serves: 1½ cups

- 3 stalks coriander leaves
- 10 mint leaves
- 3 cm (1 ½ inch) ginger, sliced
- 8 red chillies, deseeded, and sliced
- 10 shallots, peeled
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 ¼ tsp salt
- 50 g freshly grated coconut
- 100 ml plain yogurt

- 7 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick (1 in), cracked or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 cloves
- 2 tbs coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground turmeric

1. Dry-roast all the Dried Spices in a non-stick wok or skillet over low heat for 2 minutes until fragrant. Then grind them in a blender or food processor until fine.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and grind until smooth.