2 red chillies, deseeded if you want less heat, roughly chopped
handful each of fresh mint and coriander, roughly chopped (reserve a few extra mint leaves for garnish)
handful fresh coriander
2-3 large, juicy garlic cloves, roughly chopped
fresh root ginger, peeled and cut into about 8 coin-shaped pieces
1 lime, zest only
handful fresh mint
good shake each of cumin seeds and coriander seeds
sachet of creamed coconut, or half a block of creamed coconut, grated
sprinkling of whole black peppercorns
good sprinkling of ground turmeric
good dollop or two plain yoghurt
couple of handfuls of raw peeled tiger prawns