Ingredients
2 large onions, sliced
10 red chilies
8-10 garlic flakes
1" piece ginger grated
1 tbsp. oil
Soak the following items together for 30 minutes in 1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. khus khus
1 tbsp. cashews
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
1 tbsp. magaz (peeled watermelon seeds)
Method
For Soft Shahi paste just grind soaked ingredients in their water, till fine.
For a spicy shahi paste:
Fry onions in hot oil till tender.
Add ginger, garlic, chilies, stir for 2 minutes.
Take off fire, add to bland ingredients.
Grind into smooth paste.
Store in refrigerator or freeze in plastic freezer ware.