Easy Thai Yellow Curry Paste

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

Cilantro, packed leaves and stems

2 tsp

Coriander, roasted ground

large heads Garlic

6-inch piece Ginger, fresh

Shallots, large

3 tbsp

Lemongrass paste

2 tbsp

Curry powder, mild

1 1/2 tbsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Turmeric

20 whole dried thai chili peppers** (they're very small and usually found in the spice section)