Easy and quick Rose Harissa Paste Recipe

dried red chilies

🥗Healthier: fresh red chilies

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Fresh chilies provide a vibrant flavor, while cayenne is more accessible.

rose petals

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can mimic the floral notes at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

cumin seeds

💰Cheaper: ground cumin

Ground cumin is easier to find and use.

Prepare 5 cloves of garlic by crushing and skinning them.

Add garlic to a small food processor.

Use 4-5 fresh red chilies (or soaked dried chilies) in the processor.

Add 250 g of roasted capsicum from a jar to the processor.

Add salt to taste, starting with 1-2 teaspoons.

Add 2 teaspoons of sweet paprika and a bit of olive oil to the mixture.

Peel and chop about 400 g of fresh ginger into smaller pieces for blending.

Blend the mixture until smooth, ensuring a nice color.

Transfer the paste to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring regularly.

Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the paste.

Mix in the ground coriander, cumin, fennel, and caraway seeds.

Add extra olive oil to the paste as needed.

Add 1 teaspoon of rose petals and 1.5 tablespoons of rose water to the mixture.

Switch off the stove and let the paste cool.

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