Homemade curry paste, by contrast, requires time to gather the many ingredients and some arm muscles to reduce tough and fibrous lemongrass and makrut lime into a paste that can melt into coconut ...
Recipes for Indian curry bases vary ... then you should get your hands on some yellow curry paste, which is a version that's not as commonly available at Thai restaurants in the United States ...
Like soup, curries tend to build flavor over time. Make the paste for this recipe from the Cook. Heal. Go Vegan! cookbook ahead of time for a rich and vibrant weeknight dish.