Vindaloo (Vindaye) paste

Vindaloo (Vindaye) paste

Ingredients:
1½ tsp cumin seeds
15-20 dried kashmiri chillies whole
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
6 cloves
1 tsp cardamon seeds
2 in (5 cm) piece of cinnamon
½ star anise
6 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp fine salt
2 tsp date palm sugar

Preparation:
Toast the spices (without the vinegar, salt and palm sugar) in a frying pan over a medium heat until fragrant, then grind. Transfer to a bowl, add the vinegar, salt and palm sugar.
Mix to a stiff paste.
Use for seasoning your vindaloo dish.
Enjoy.