Madrasi Masala Paste
Madrasi masala paste represents the very hot end of British-Indian curry pastes. It's made by toasting and grinding dry spices (mimicking the South Indian cooking technique) then combining them with fried aromatics. The vinegar and oil preservation technique allows batch preparation. The color is deep reddish-brown from the dried chillies, and the aroma is unmistakably fiery. This paste requires careful heat management during cooking and creates genuine sweat-inducing curries.