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Indian Red Chilli Paste

How to make red chilli paste - an essential ingredient to have on hand to add red colour, mild heat and a smokey flavour to Indian marinades, curries and soups.

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 chillies
  • 500 ml water 2 cups

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 500 ml water to a boil and add the chillies.
  3. Boil for 10 minutes till the chillies have rehydrated.
  4. 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.

Notes

  • Heat the chillies for a smokey flavour, taking care that they don't overheat and burn.
  • Pour the Red Chilli Paste in an airtight container and cover with a thin layer of oil to store in the fridge. It will keep for around 2 months.
  • To freeze, pour in an ice-tray and freeze. Then transfer the frozen cubes to a ziploc bag to keep in the freezer 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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 64mg (2%) 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: 45teaspoons

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.