Thai Red and Green Curry Pastes (vegan)

2 fresh green chillies
1 small onion
1 tsp ground coriander
1 lime, juice and rind
1 stalk lemon grass
1 clove garlic
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh coriander, stalks & leaves
1 tbls grated fresh ginger
2 tbls oil (vegetable)

1. Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend for a few minutes until well processed.Use in green Thai curries.

Red curry paste is the same except use 2-3 red chillies instead + 1 tbl paprika. Red is hotter than the green curry.