Garlic Paste

Twenty-two years ago, when I first landed on the shores of the United States, I had two large suitcases filled with memories from my home, including a strong abhorrence for garlic. Years later, I admit, I have seen the light. Now I keep a jar of garlic paste in my refrigerator to bestow its pungent presence on many a curry (especially those from the north of India) at a moment’s notice.