Step 1

Skip this step if you have a fine chilli powder. Otherwise, add the chilli powder to a blender or spice grinder and blitz until fine (or at least finer).

Step 2

Place all the ingredients in a small food processor or use an immersion blender to blend everything into a smooth paste.

Step 3

If your paste is too thick to blend, add water, one teaspoon at a time. I typically add about two tablespoons of water. You want a thick paste similar to the texture of tomato paste.