Masaman (Muslim) Curry Paste (Kruang Koeng Ma

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Condiments, Thai

10	md	Dried Red Chillies OR
2	ts	Chili Powder
2	tb	Vegetable Oil
2	md	Onions, Chopped
1	tb	Chopped Garlic
1	ts	Dried Shrimp Paste
2	ts	Finely Chopped Lemon Grass OR
2	ts	Lemon Zest
1	tb	Galangal OR
2	ts	Powdered Galangal
2	tb	Coriander Seeds Or Ground Coriander
2	ts	Cumin Seeds Or Ground Cumin
1	ts	Fennel Seeds Or Ground Fennel
1	ts	Ground Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Ground Cardamom
1/2	ts	Ground Nutmeg Or Mace
1/4	ts	Ground Cloves