How To Make Homemade Chilli Oil(Nepalese Style)

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh red chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chilies offer a vibrant flavor, while cayenne is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a richer taste, while canola is budget-friendly.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are healthier, while pumpkin seeds are often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a unique flavor, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

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

Add dried red chilies and cook until they darken, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds; cook until seeds pop, about 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Stir in salt, sugar, vinegar, and bay leaves until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a glass jar and let it steep for at least 24 hours before using.

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