Kashmiri Hot Sauce

A vibrant and spicy Indian-inspired hot sauce made with fresh red chiles, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like fennel and mustard seeds. This versatile condiment brings authentic Kashmiri flavors to any dish.

2 servings
11 min

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon black or brown mustard seeds
  • 1 medium tomato
  • 5 whole fresh red chiles
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 piece spice mill or mortar and pestle

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Toast fennel seeds and mustard seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer back to pan.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Pulse tomato and chiles in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to saucepan with ground spices and mix in vinegar, chili powder, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often; cook until chiles are soft and sauce is slightly thickened, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.

    7 min

  3. 3.

    Hot sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

    1 min