Ingredients:

• Green chillies
• salt
• oil
• water

Method:

1. Choose healthy firm green chillies.
2. Put plenty of water to boil, add a tsp of salt to it.
3. When it boils, add destalked chillies.
4. Boil till they come to the top.
5. Drain, and spread on a thick towel till excess water is drained.
6. Dry in strong sun or in a warm oven that is switched off, till chillies turn crisp.
7. They will look transparent, once they dry.
8. Pound the chillies, adding 1/2 tsp oil.

Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering