This recipe is easy to prepare at home and the end result is incredibly delicious The base chilli paste is so versatile. Once you make it you will be able to wisely anticipate the usages this base harissa blend can give you. Add this base paste to the mayonnaise, you have a fantastic spread for your sandwiches, add it to the salad dressings, add a little of it to your open toast mix and take it to the other level, to the cutlet mix, make harissa paneer/ potatoes/mushrooms or any non-veg item. The other day, I prepared a healthy lunch bowl with broccoli rice and harissa spiced paneer served with a toasted multigrain bread slice.
Cut and deseed the chillies. Soak them in the water for 3-4 hours. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds and fennel seeds on a low medium flame for a minute or till they release the aroma. Make sure not to burn the. Blend these seeds in a mixer blender, once they cool down. https://amzn.to/37vwUVT
Blend till you get a fine powder. Now to the same blender add the soaked chillies (don’t add any water)Add in the salt, vinegar, and olive oil. Blend again till you get a smoother paste. This is the base chilli paste you can use any other way.
For making Veeba harissa chilli cumin, add in the mayonnaise and use a hand whisk to mix them together well. Taste and adjust the seasoning and enjoy!