Yes. If you want to substitute curry powder with curry paste, simply replace 2 tsp powder with 1 tsp of curry paste. If you want to prepare homemade curry paste, simply use a food processor and stir in the ingredients 1 thumb-sized ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 chilis, and 1 tsp cumin. Mix the ingredients; if it needs liquid, add a tsp of coconut milk or lime juice.