Bengali style chilli oil By Chef Sohini Banerjee
Ingredients:
- 10-12 wilted chillies
- 1 cup mustard oil
- 1 cup mustard oil
- 3 tbsp barberries
- 2 tbsp sultanas
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp mango powder
- 2 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 tsp fennel powder
- 1/2 old, dried lemon (optional)
Method:
In a small saucepan, simmer the oil
til gently bubbling. This should
take about 3 minutes.Then add the chillies, roughly
chopped up.Make sure the heat is under control
and the chillies are not frying.Add the rest of the ingredients and
continue simmering for a total of
10 mins. Cool down slightly and
pour into a sterilised jar.Top off the jar with some extra oil
if needed, to make sure all the
contents are submerged.
