4 Fresh Red Chiles (Lal Mirch)* - stems removed and rough chopped
½ Cup Red Chile Powder (Lal Mirchi)
1 Tbs Coriander Seed (Dhania Saabut) - ground into a fine powder
1 Tbs Cumin Seed (Jeera) - ground into a fine powder
1 tsp Kosher Salt (Namak) or to taste
Juice of 1 Lemon (Nimbu)
½ Cup Water
Preparation:
Combine all of the ingredients in the work bowl of a small food processor or blender and purée into a slightly coarse paste (don't purée too smooth, a little 'chunky' is good)
Adjust consistency (think tomato paste) -Add a little more lemon juice or water to thin or more red chile powder to thicken
Use as required served alongside almost anything - Especially good with chaats like vada pav, samosas, aloo chaat, cheela, pakora, etc, etc... Can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 months