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Madras Paste

A hot curry paste of chilli, ground spices, oil, and an acid such as vinegar. Madras here is the British name for a hot south-Indian-inspired blend, heavy on chilli and often tomato.

Origin

A British curry-paste style named after the city of Madras, now Chennai.

Flavour

Hot, spicy, and tangy.

How to use it

Fry the paste in oil before adding meat and liquid.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Recipes using it

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