Priya Red Chilli Paste 300g

Priya Red Chilli Paste is red chillies ground to a smooth paste, ready to spoon into the pan in place of soaking and grinding dried chillies yourself. It carries colour as well as heat, so it goes into the gravy early where both can do their work.

Best for

• Curry and gravy bases that need depth of colour
• Marinades for chicken, prawn and paneer
• Chilli chicken, chilli paneer and Indo-Chinese sauces

Using it

Fry one to two teaspoons in oil with the onion base until the oil takes on the colour and the raw smell has lifted, about a minute. Start low: the paste is concentrated, and it is far easier to add a second spoon than to rescue a dish that has gone past what you can eat. As a marinade base, loosen it with lemon juice and a little curd. Use a clean, dry spoon at every use.

Pack and storage

300g jar. Store in a cool, dry place; keep sealed and refrigerated after opening.