Green Seasoning is one of those spice mixtures that is unique to the Caribbean and differs slightly from island to island. It is used in a huge number of Trinidadian dishes and in Trinidad, it's distinguished by the use of shado beni (Mexican cilantro), a local herb very much like cilantro. Fresh shado beni can sometimes be found in West Indian markets but, if not, fresh cilantro is a good substitution.

This spicy seasoning recipe is used to make Dad's Chicken Curry (click this link for recipe), as well as for seasoning all kinds of other foods.

Makes 1 Cup

Process all the ingredients in a food processor, until the mixture form a thick paste. Alternatively, process in a blender with 2 tablespoons of water. Use immediately, or store in a tightly sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.