Cooking guide

How to use red chilli paste

Ideas for using Cooker Master red chilli paste every day, and how much to add.

How much should I add?

Start with about half to one teaspoon for a dish that serves two to four people. Stir it in, wait a minute, then taste. Add more if you want it hotter. Paste is concentrated, so it is easy to add more and hard to take out.

Ways to use it

Karahi and curries

Add a spoon to the masala after the onions, garlic and tomatoes have cooked down.

Marinades

Mix with yoghurt, lemon juice and salt, rest the meat, then grill, bake or fry.

Chutneys and dips

Blend with yoghurt, mint or tomato for a quick chutney.

Biryani and pulao

Stir a small spoon into the masala layer for colour and heat.

Noodles and fried rice

Add toward the end of cooking, then toss.

Sandwiches and rolls

Spread thinly or mix into mayonnaise or yoghurt.

Tips

Use a clean, dry spoon each time you take paste from the jar. Close the lid after use and follow the storage instructions on the label. Use the jar within 1 to 1.5 months.