You can experiment with how hot it is by leaving the seeds in the fresh chillies or adding a pinch of dried chilli flakes. Each serving provides 420 kcal, 43g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which ...

Although chilli powder is the most convenient option, many people still choose to crush dried chillies by hand using a mortar and pestle, which remains the traditional method. However, a recent ...

Two women have come up with a unique way to crush dried red chillies, using a setup that you might not have seen before. Mahni is a light and flavourful curry, made with tamarind pulp, red chilli ...

or a food processor, I've given the technique ... remove and discard the seeds as you chop the chillies. Cut the dried ham (if using) into tiny cubes. Put the dried scallops, shallots, garlic ...

Crumbled dried chillies work well when fried in olive oil with garlic and mixed with spaghetti for a simple Italian-style supper. FAQs about BBC Food ...