Indian Hot Chili Oil Recipe | Spicy & Fragrant Oil | Ambient Sounds of my Kitchen (ASMR)

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

dried red chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is more accessible and provides heat.

sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are less expensive and provide a similar crunch.

Heat sunflower oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add red hot chili peppers and stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add crushed garlic cloves (with skins on) and cook for 30 seconds until golden.

Stir in cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, coriander seeds, star anise, cardamom, and cloves; cook for another minute until fragrant.

Remove from heat and let the oil cool slightly.

Add lemon zest carefully to avoid bitterness.

Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to a jar.

Cooking Techniques

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