Ingredients

  • 1 small onions
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 inch ginger root piece fresh
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns cracked
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds optional
  • 18 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 18 teaspoon cloves ground
  • 18 teaspoon allspice ground
  • 1 tablespoon salt or to taste
  • 13 cup paprika
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 x lemon juice of

Method

  • Finely chop onion.
  • Mince garlic and ginger.
  • Place onions, garlic, ginger, peppercorns, red pepper, coriander, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt and paprika in dry skillet and cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until spices are lightly roasted and fragrant.
  • Combine roasted spice mixture, olive oil and lemon juice in blender and puree to smooth paste.
  • Spread paste on meat and marinate overnight.
  • WARNING: A little of this spicy mixture goes a long way!
  • Makes enough marinade for 1 1/2 pounds tuna, pork tenderloin and sirloin steak.