Red Chili Paste

7 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup New Mexican or other ground red chili
  • 1/4 cup water, approximately
  • Salt
  • Light olive oil or sunflower seed oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Pound the garlic and spices in a mortar until they are fairly well pulverized; then add the chili and stir in enough water to make a thick paste.
  2. 2
    Season with a pinch of salt; then pack the paste into a small jar, cover it with a thin layer of oil, and store it in the refrigerator.

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