Green masala paste recipe - Green masala for marination

Green masala paste recipe - For enhancing the flavour and taste of  some dish green masala marination is must. Several types of marinades can be prepared by using different ingredients. One such marinade is prepared by using green chilies, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and cumin seeds. This is called green masala paste. This marinade is used for marinating paneer, cauliflower, mushrooms, etc. It can be used in biryani, pulao and spicy rice etc. While marinating you can add yogurt or lemon juice, to give a tangy taste. You can also use red chili powder if you want to make the dish more spicy. The masala can be stored in an airtight container in deep freeze for about a month. If you want the masala to be tangy, you should add appropriate amount of lemon juice.

Green Masala Paste Recipe

Prep time : 10 mins
Cook time : 0 mins
Total time : 10 mins
Recipe type : Masala Paste
Cuisine : Indian
Yield : 1 cup Green Masala
Author : Vidya Chandrahas

Ingredients

• 1/4 bunch coriander leaves, chopped
• 20 green chillies, chopped
• 30 garlic flakes / lasun, peeled
• 2"  piece ginger / adrak,  peeled
• 1½ tbsp cumin seeds / jeera
• Salt as required

Method

1. Clean the coriander leaves. Wash them thoroughly and chop.Wash and peel the ginger. Chop them into pieces.Peel the garlic flakes. Remove the stalks of green chillies and chop.
2. Then mix all the ingredients and grind them to a fine paste,using very little water.
3. Transfer this masala paste to a clean container.
4. This green masala c an be stored in the deep freeze for about a  month.