Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  pound         butter -- unsalted
   2                    ginger -- thin slices,
                        -- chopped
   1      large         shallot -- chopped
   1      small         garlic -- clove, chopped
   1      small         chile -- green, seeded and
                        -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    garam masala
   1      tablespoon    curry powder
   1      tablespoon    juice -- lemon
   1      pinch         turmeric -- ground
                        salt -- (to taste)
                        pepper -- (to taste)

Preparation:

Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth.