Piment Crazé Recipe | Green Chilli Paste the Mauritian Way

fresh green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: dried red chilies

Jalapeños provide a similar heat with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Bottled lime juice is convenient and cost-effective.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Ground mustard offers a similar flavor profile.

Blend fresh green chilies and garlic until smooth.

Add vinegar and lime juice to the mixture and blend until well combined.

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in grated carrot and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the blended chili mixture to the saucepan and stir well.

Season with salt, sugar, cumin seeds, and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

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