How to Make Pepper-Mix From Scratch! Nigerian Pepper-Mix For Cooking | Easy and Quick 💯

habanero peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños provide a milder heat, while red chili flakes are more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier, while salt is a basic alternative.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can substitute for bay leaves in flavor.

Clean all vegetables with baking soda.

Remove seeds from the tomatoes and chop them into medium-sized pieces.

Chop the onions into medium-sized pieces.

Remove seeds from the red bell peppers and chop into medium-sized pieces.

Chop the habanero or scotch bonnet peppers.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper and add the chopped tomatoes, onions, red bell pepper, habanero peppers, garlic, and ginger.

Drizzle with vegetable oil and spread evenly on the tray.

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 50-60 minutes.

After baking, let the mixture cool for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth, adding any juice released during baking if desired.

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