Ingredients
1/4 cup cumin seeds
1/4 cup coriander seeds
4 small dried chile peppers
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
Salt
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
Place the seeds in a saute pan over medium heat, and dry-roast, shaking pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5 minutes.
Pound seeds in a mortar to a rough powder. Add peppers and pound until flaky. Stir in garlic and salt to taste. Gradually add olive oil until a runny paste is formed. Store in an airtight container; keep refrigerated until ready to use.
