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Learn about red chilli paste

Plain guides from the people who make it: what red chilli paste is, how to use it, what to do when you have run out, and how to order it in your city.

By the Cooker Master team · Updated 6 November 2026

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What is red chilli paste?

What goes in it, how it differs from chilli powder and sauce, and what desi ghoti means. Read the guide

How to use red chilli paste

How much to add, and ideas for karahi, biryani, marinades and chutneys. Read the guide

Red chilli paste substitutes

What to use when you have run out. Read the guide

Recipes

Karahi, tikka marinade, chutney and noodles. See the recipes

Ordering and delivery

Price, delivery charge, payment and timing. Read the details

Delivery by city

Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad.

Who writes these guides

We are Cooker Master, a Pakistani kitchen brand. We make desi ghoti red chilli paste from red chilli, ginger, garlic, pink salt and vinegar, and we write from what we cook and sell. When we are not sure of something, we say so. Questions or corrections? Message us on WhatsApp at +92 3267130832.

Questions people ask

Where do I start?

If you are new to red chilli paste, read what it is, then try the karahi recipe with 1 tablespoon.

Do you deliver across Pakistan?

Yes. Delivery takes 1 to 2 days and costs Rs. 150. Message us your city to confirm.

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Desi Ghoti Red Chilli Paste. Red chilli, ginger, garlic, pink salt and vinegar. Made by Cooker Master in Pakistan.