This garlic-ginger paste is used in many pakistani/indian dishes. You can usually make extra and keep in the refrigerator for whenever you need it. 

Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Ingredients 
1 bulb of garlic
3 inches of ginger root

Directions
  1. Combine garlic and ginger root in food processor. Add small amounts of water to help with the blending, until it makes a smooth paste. Refrigerate or freeze.
  2. If you are refrigerating, the paste will last up to 2 weeks.