Homemade Chilli Garlic Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Deseed all the chillies and soak in enough hot water for about half an hour.
2. 2
   Peel and slice or chop the garlic cloves.
3. 3
   After half an hour of soaking, drain the red chillies.
4. 4
   In a blender or mixer, add the soaked chillies, garlic, vinegar, sugar and salt and blend to a fine paste.
5. 5
   Remove from the blender into a bowl. Add the oil and mix it in.
6. 6
   Stir well and store in an airtight container (preferably glass) in the refrigerator.
7. 7
   Use as needed in a variety of dishes like sandwiches, Chinese, pulaos, biryanis, Thai dishes etc.