Red Chili Paste

• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup New Mexican or other ground red chili
• 1/4 cup water, approximately
• Salt
• Light olive oil or sunflower seed oil

1. Pound the garlic and spices in a mortar until they are fairly well pulverized; then add the chili and stir in enough water to make a thick paste.
2. Season with a pinch of salt; then pack the paste into a small jar, cover it with a thin layer of oil, and store it in the refrigerator.

garlic, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, new mexican, water, salt, light olive oil

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/red-chili-paste (may not work)