Tikka Paste

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Tikka Paste
By Creole cookin' on March 17, 2008 http://www.food.com/recipe/tikka-paste-292315

Ingredients
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 drops red food coloring
3 drops yellow food coloring
2/3 cup wine vinegar
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions
Grind coriander and cumin seed to a fine powder.
Add remaining spices, mint and salt, stir well.
Mix in lemon juice, food color, wine vinegar, and 2 tbs water to make a thin paste.
Heat oil in pan, stir fry paste for 10 minutes until all water is absorbed. when oil rises to the top, the paste is cooked.
Allow to cool before storing in air tight jars.