5 from 10 votes
Indian Red Chilli Paste
Indian Red Chilli Paste is made by dry roasting dried Kashmiri red chilies to develop aroma, then soaking them in boiling water to rehydrate. The softened chilies are pureed with reserved soaking water to create a smooth, bright red paste. This paste serves as a flavorful cooking base or condiment, showcasing a mildly hot and richly colored chili flavor unique to Kashmiri chilies. Prepared without additional spices, it delivers pure chili intensity suitable for various Indian dishes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
45
teaspoons
Calories:
8 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 20 dried Kashmiri red chili
- 500 ml water 2 cups
Instructions
- Remove the stems and seeds from 20 dried Kashmiri red chillies and dry roast in a skillet on medium low heat for a couple of minutes till you can smell their aroma. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml water to a boil and add the chillies.
- Boil for 10 minutes till the chillies have rehydrated.
- Remove chillies and reserve around 80ml (⅓ cup) of the water for blending. Transfer chillies to a blender and add 50 ml (3 tablespoons) of water, blending to a smooth paste. You may need to add a little more water if the consistency is too thick. Scoop out the paste and store in a glass jar.
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Notes
- Dry roast Kashmiri chilies gently until aromatic, taking care to avoid burning for optimal flavor.
- Store the chilli paste in a sealed container with a thin oil layer on top in the refrigerator to keep it fresh up to 2 months.
- For long-term storage, freeze the paste in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to a sealed bag; frozen paste retains quality for up to 9 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1teaspoon
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.005g
(0%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
64mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 45 teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.