Step 1

Step 1: Blend chillies, garlic and water in a food processor until roughly chopped.

Step 2

Step 2: Transfer to a pot, add sugar, vinegar, and salt. Bring it to a simmer until the sugar dissolves for 4- 5 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for another few minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 4

Step 4: Let it cool completely and store in a clean jar.

Step 5

You can skip the blending chilli step if you are using dried chilli flakes. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and chilli flakes. And follow the above steps 2 to 4 instructions.