Chillies are available fresh, dried (whole, as flakes or ground into chilli powder), preserved in oil (where the heat from the chilli will infuse the oil) or made into condiments such as Tabasco.

You can experiment with how hot it is by leaving the seeds in the fresh chillies or adding a pinch of dried chilli flakes. Each serving provides 420 kcal, 43g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which ...

Don't forget to remove the stalks before you start pickling. Moisture and pickles don't get along. After washing, let the chillies sun-dry completely to keep them fresh and avoid spoilage. Mustard oil ...

It is essential that they are all absolutely fresh and tightly closed. Once the mussels are ready to cook, set to one side. Heat oil in a deep saucepan and add onion, garlic and chilli.