Pataks Madras Spice Paste – 283g

Patak’s Madras Spice Paste – 283g is a concentrated curry base built around a traditional blend of aromatic spices including coriander, paprika, cumin, fenugreek, ginger, black pepper, and turmeric, combined with garlic, mustard, tamarind, and dried red chilli for a distinctive tangy heat profile. The paste has a thick, oil-based texture designed to be fried at the start of cooking, where it releases a deep, spicy aroma that forms the foundation of a strong Madras curry sauce. As it cooks, the chilli heat builds gradually, while the earthy spices create depth and balance rather than one-dimensional fire.

This paste is designed for slow simmering, allowing the spices to fully bloom in oil before being combined with meat, vegetables, or tomatoes to create a rich, red-brown curry sauce with consistent flavour throughout. It delivers the classic British-Indian Madras profile: hot, slightly tangy, and heavily spiced, but still rounded enough to carry other ingredients without overpowering them.

Patak’s Madras Spice Paste – 283g fits naturally into everyday curry cooking. It works especially well in chicken Madras where the paste creates a bold, spicy gravy, in lamb Madras where slow cooking builds deep heat and richness, or in vegetable Madras with potatoes and chickpeas for a hearty, warming dish. It also performs well as a marinade base, giving meats an instant layer of heat and spice before grilling or roasting.

Key Features:

• Paste Type: Hot Madras curry base
• Flavour Profile: Fiery, tangy, aromatic spice
• Heat Level: Hot, building chilli warmth
• Best Uses: Chicken, lamb, vegetable curries
• Texture: Thick, oil-based cooking paste