Patak's Mild Curry Paste is a ready-made Indian-style paste designed to make creating flavorful, mild curries quick and easy. Made by Patak's, a long-established brand known for its South Asian cooking ingredients, the paste blends traditional spices and aromatics to deliver warm, rounded flavors with low heat, making it suitable for people who prefer milder dishes or for serving to children. Packaged in a jar, it provides a consistent base for sauces, marinades and stir-fries and works well with chicken, lamb, fish, vegetables and plant-based proteins, allowing home cooks to achieve an authentic-tasting curry without assembling multiple individual spices.

To use, start by heating a little oil in a pan and add the paste, frying briefly to release the aromas. Add your choice of protein or vegetables and stir to coat, then pour in a liquid such as water, stock, coconut milk or chopped tomatoes to create a sauce and simmer until the ingredients are cooked through and the flavors have melded. Taste and adjust seasoning or paste quantity as needed—use less paste for a milder flavor and more for a stronger taste—and follow the jar label for any storage instructions, refrigerating after opening.