Indian Mustard Curry Paste is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic base curry paste of mixed spices, onions, garlic and red chillies in a vinegar base. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Indian version of: Indian Mustard Curry Paste.
Lightly toast the mustard seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cumin seeds, black pepper and fenugreek seeds in a non-stick pan until aromatic (but be careful they do not burn). Turn into a spice grinder or coffee grinder and add the turmeric and paprika and render to a fine powder.
Turn into a mortar and pound in the garlic and chillies until you have a smooth paste. Work in the vinegar and then pound in the onions until smooth.
Use immediately as the flavour base for any Indian-style curry or in any recipe that calls for a 'curry paste'.