Title: Kreung gaeng masaman (muslim curry paste)
 Categories: Thailand, Sauce/gravy, India, Update
      Yield: 1 Big servin
 
      1 sm Onion
     12 x  Cloves garlic
      2 ts Gaip (shrimp paste)
      4 x  Slices of fresh or dried ka
           - (galingale) or sub.ginger
      8 x  Dried chillies
      4 x  Stalks lemongrass, chop fine
    1/2 ts Peppercorns
      2 tb Coriander seeds
      2 tb Cumin seeds
      6 x  Whole cloves
 
  ingredients into a dry wok and shake over a moderate heat for 5 mins.
  or so, until they begin to brown. In a mortar, pound all the
  ingredients, except the gapi, together to a smooth paste. Add the
  gapi, and pound until mixed. Store covered in the refrigerator til
  needed.
  
  From: The Thai Cookbook, Authentic Recipes for Your Kitchen by Pannipa
  Dibbayawan and Guy Cox Typed by Joell Abbott 8/94