Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of cardamom
• 1/4 tsp pink salt
• ½ cup turmeric powder
• 1 and 1/2 cups filtered water, plus 1/2 cup more
• ½ cup coconut oil

Optional:

• 1/4 cup raw honey or 20 drops of stevia

Instructions:

Step #1:  Combine the pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamon and salt in a small bowl and set aside.

Step #2:  Combine the turmeric and 1.5 cups of water in a pot and stir with a wooden spoon.  Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring the whole time, and add another 1/2 cup of water.

Step #3:  Continue stirring with the wooden spoon.

Step #4:  Add mixed spices and continue to cook and stir on low for 3 minutes until the paste becomes thick and smooth.

Step #5:  Turn off heat and add coconut oil or butter, or a combo of the 2.  Continue to stir until completely smooth.  

Step #6:  Add optional honey while mixture cools.

Step #7:  Transfer to glass jar

Step #8:  The paste will thicken as it cools.  Place the lid on the jar after the mixture has completely cooled.

Step #9:  Store in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.