Step 1

Carefully char capsicum over a flame or rotate under a grill until blackened. Move to a bowl and cover with a lid for 5 minutes to help loosen the skin.

Step 2

Remove and discard the blackened skin and also the seeds. (Alternatively purchase pre-roasted capsicums from a delicatessen or jar)

Step 3

Place spices and salt into the mixer, toast 5 minutes / varoma temp / speed 1 / mc off

Step 4

Grind 1 minutes / speed 9 / mc on

Step 5

Remove spice powder, without washing the mixer add garlic, chop 3 seconds / speed 7 / mc on

Step 6

Add oil, cook 2 minutes / 100 degrees / mc on

Step 7

Add remaining ingredients, blend 30 seconds / speed 7 / mc on

Step 8

Use as a finishing condiment or marinade for roast, pan fried or barbecued beef, lamb, chicken, fish and vegetables, or added to mayonnaise for a spicy dip

Step 9

Omit chillies for a mild version