1-2 lemongrass stalks, topped and tailed with core chopped  

10-15g peeled galangal, chopped  

6 medium-hot green chillies, chopped  

3-4 kaffir lime leaves, roughly chopped  

1 tbsp coriander seeds, ground  

1 tbsp cumin seeds, ground  

3-4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped  

5-6 shallots, roughly chopped