Pilipili ya kukaanga simple recipe

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper has a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more accessible.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Blend together sugar, garlic cloves, tomato paste, green and red peppers, white onion, and cooking oil until smooth.

Transfer the blended mixture to a cooking pot or pan.

Add additional tomato paste to thicken the mixture.

Stir continuously to prevent burning or sticking.

Add spices including garam masala, coriander powder, and salt, along with sugar to balance acidity.

Cook the mixture slowly on low heat for 30 to 45 minutes until all water evaporates and a thick paste forms.

Remove from heat and let it cool before storing in a jar.

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