HARISSA
INGREDIENTS:
2 - 3 fresh red hot peppers
2-3 dried red chillies( Kashmiri or Byadgi)
1 red bell pepper
½ tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp fennel seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
4-5 cloves of garlic
1 onion
Salt to taste
½ lemon juice
1tbsp olive oil(not pictured)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Fire roast the red bell pepper. Keep turning it until the skin turns black and red pepper is slightly soft. Peel or scrape off skin before use
Boil the red hot peppers in water for 2-3 mins
Soak the dried red chillies in hot water for few mins
Dry roast the coriander, cumin and fennel over medium heat until aromatic.
Blend all the ingredients with a little water.
Drizzle olive oil into the blender and blend once more.
Taste and adjust seasoning if required.
Your delicious spicy Harissa is ready.