Red Chilli Powder plays a vital role in Indian cuisine. It not only gives a red colour to the food, but also has best taste and aroma. Chilli powder making process always remind my childhood. But nowadays in the machine world nobody wants to prepare at home, all goes with instant pocket at grocery shop. I'm not complaining against for them, but still the aroma is not that fresh like homemade chilli powder. Our family health is in our hands. So, it is always a good idea to make your own red chilli power, so that you are assured of the quality. Here's how you can make it at home.
Choose the best dry red chili
Buy high quality red chili from the
market. At my place, everything is export quality. Even you can go with organic chilies too.
Why I select Kashmiri Chili
Kashmiri Chili is less spicy in food and natural colorant of the food.
Cleaning and Drying is the necessary action
Wash the red chillies in running water and
pat them dry with a towel. Now leave them in the sun for 2-3 days, till u touch and feel no moisture and crispy sounds you take at hand.
Method
- Remove the stem from red chillies and put them in the grinder along with the curry leaves and salt(optional). Grind till a fine powder is obtained. Sieve it.
- Let it cool completely. Do not store the red chilli powder when it is hot.
- Store it in air-tight containers. Shelf life upto 3 months.
Fantastic Post! Lot of information is helpful in some or the other way. Keep updating red chili powder
ReplyDelete