Recipe: Nam Phrik Kaeng Ka-ri (Yellow Curry Paste)

Nam Phrik Kaeng Ka-ri (Yellow Curry Paste)
Source: The Elegant Taste of Thailand by KOngpan and Srisawat
Makes about 1/2 cup

3 dried chillies, soaked in hot water for 15 mins and deseeded
3 Tbsp chopped shallots
1 Tbsp chopped garlic
1 tsp chopped ginger
1 Tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 Tbsp chopped lemon grass
1 tsp shrimp paste
1 tsp salt
2 tsp curry powder

Heat shallots, garlic, ginger, coriander and cumin seeds over low heat in a wok for 5 minutes, grind to a powder. Blend remaining ingredients in a blender, add ingredients from wok.