How To Make Asian Red Chili Paste (Homemade Red Chilli Paste) + Video

Red Chili Paste is used in many Indo Chinese & Asian recipes and it’s very easy to make at home. Here is a very simple recipe to make homemade Red Chili Paste.

A food staple that no Asian home can do without, Chili Paste is an ingredient that adds a fiery flavor to any dish. Made from fresh chilies, sourced mainly from Kashmir and Bedgi in Karnataka, the paste does require a little preparation, but can be stored and used in any dish you so choose, from Murgh Shahjahani to Chatpati Dal Masoor to many Thai and Chinese style preparations. .

Also called Lal Mirchi Paste, this is a good alternative to red chilli powder, since it can be stored and used even when chilis are not available all the year round. For preparation, chilis that are bright red, shiny, crisp and unwrinkled are generally used, since they greatly affect the taste of the chilli paste.

Red Chilli pastes can be used as an ingredient in Indian gravies and curries, a dip, spread or topping on sandwiches, as well as a base for pizzas. They can also be had as is, accompanied by rotis or naans, for breakfast or dinner.

This versatile chilli paste can be stored in a dry glass container, and refrigerated to be used at any time.  Its a handy ingredient that can even become a life-saver when hunger strikes. Here is how to make Red Chilli Paste.

Step By Step Red Chili Paste Recipe

Add the chilies in a bowl.

Heat water in a pan. Once the water comes to a boil, pour it over the chilies. Let the chilies soak in hot water for 25-30 minutes.

Drain the water. Blend the chilies to make a fine paste. Use little water if required.

Heat oil in a pan.

Once the oil is hot, add the chilli paste in the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes. Store the chilli paste in a clean jar for up to 15 days in a refrigerator. Use as and when needed.

Red Chilli Paste Video Recipe

Red Chili Paste

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Red Chilli Paste

Red Chilli Paste is used in many Indo Chinese & Asian recipes and it's very easy to make at home. Here is a very simple recipe to make Best Red Chilli Paste.

Course Cooking Basics

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 10 servings

Calories 113 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 25-30 Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies You can use any mild chilli which gives nice colour.
• 25-30 Bedgi Dry Red Chilli You can use any mildly spicy chilli
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Add the chilies in a bowl.

2. Heat water in a pan.

3. Once the water comes to a boil, pour it over the chilies.

4. Let the chilies soak in hot water for 25-30 minutes.

5. Drain the water.

6. Blend the chilies to make a fine paste.

7. Use little water if required.

8. Heat oil in a pan.

9. Once the oil is hot, add the chilli paste in the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes.

10. Store the chilli paste in a clean jar for up to 15 days in a refrigerator.

11. Use as and when needed.

Nutrition Facts

Red Chilli Paste

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g 5%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Sodium 20mg 1%

Potassium 724mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 11g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 42.8%

Vitamin C 391.9%

Calcium 3.1%

Iron 12.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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