Basic Green Curry

Ingredients:

Onion: 2 medium (chopped)
Cilantro: 2 cups (chopped)
Green chillies: 3 to 4
Chives: 1/2 cup (chopped)
Garlic: 5 cloves
Ginger: 1 inch
Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander powder: 1/2 tsp
Yogurt or buttermilk: 2 tbsp
Oil: 2 tbsp

Directions:

1. Blend the green chillies, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and chives with a little water into a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil, fry the chopped onions to translucent, add the blended herbs.
3. Mix the *(yogurt or the buttermilk) turmeric, coriander powder, and salt, and add to the fried onion mixture. Stir to combine and cook stirring till the oil separates.
4. This curry is the base for meat, chicken or vegetables.  The curry base can be cooled and refrigerated for up to a week.  

*Note: If using this green curry for vegetables, omit the yogurt or the buttermilk.