Tikka Masala Paste

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seeds 

1 teaspoon coriander seeds 

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

1 tablespoon smoked paprika 

2 teaspoons garam masala 

1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger 

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 

2 tablespoons peanut oil 

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

2 fresh red chiles 

1 small bunch cilantro 

1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut 

2 tablespoons almond flour 

Preparation

In a dry skillet, toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant. Transfer to a mortar and grind using a pestle until finely ground. Transfer to the bowl of a small food processor, along with ginger, salt, oil, tomato paste, chiles, cilantro, coconut, and almond flour; process until a smooth paste is formed.

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