Goan Red Spice Paste

Ingredients

• 2 largish, mild, fresh red chiles, deseeded
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 3 cloves
• 6 black peppercorns
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 9 large cloves of garlic, peeled
• 1/2-inch slice of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 1/2-inch piece of cinnamon
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• 3/4 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar