Sigrid Shepard
http://www.thursdaynightfeast.com

1 inch fresh turmeric, grate fine
2 inches fresh ginger root, scrape peel, grate fine
2 cloves garlic, cut off root, crack, peel, grate
fine
2 Tbsp. garam masala
20 black pepper corns, grind fine in mortar and pestle
2 Tbsp. canola oil


Heat a small stainless steel frying pan over medium heat . Add oil. Add
small bit of pepper. Heat until pepper sizzles. Add all ingredients. Stir
and fry 3 to 5 minutes until aromatic and makes a dark paste.