With the food processor running drop in the garlic and process to finely mince

Turn off machine and add the cilantro, curry, optional cayenne, salt, cashews and lemon juice

Pulse to mince and process to puree

With the machine running pour in the oil

Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 1 week. Yield: 1 cup SUGGESTED USE: Use a fresh curry powder for this paste to assure a powerful flavor

Dried herbs and spices generally keep well for up to a year

After that their flavor diminishes rapidly

Rub this paste into shrimp or scallops (2 hours), chicken breasts, with or without the bones (3 to 4 hours) or try lamb kabobs (4 to 6 hours).