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    Chili flakes | How to make chili flakes

    Last Updated On: Jun 4, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Chili flakes yes you can make red chili flakes at home easily with just 1 available ingredient that is red chilies. Chili flakes add so much flavor and heat to your dish especially for pizza, pasta etc. This can be stored and used for many months.

    chilli flakes in a glass jar falling off picture

    How to make chili flakes at home – yes you heard it right! You can make chili flakes at home easily. I always have them stored so it is available always at home. I ran out of it last week which I wanted desperately for my homemade pizza so thought this time I will click pictures to post it here and here I am with this post.

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    About Chili flakes

    I make a small batch with just 20-25 red chilies which will last me atleast 3 months. You can make a bigger batch too. I use this homemade chili flakes for many dishes. It is no less than store bought chili flakes, infact it is more flavourful and fresh!

    Making chili flakes at home is very easy so cross down it from your grocery list. Roasting red chilies brings out the flavour so do not skip this step. Preparing chili flakes fresh at home has so much flavor without any added preservatives. There are 2 methods in which you can make:

    • Stove top : Just roast red chilies in a tawa until crisp, cool down then transfer to mixer, pulse it it to get homemade red chili flakes. I most probably use this method.
    • Oven : Preheat oven at 200 deg C for 10 mins. Spread the red chilies in the baking tray and bake it for 3-5 mins or until crisp. Turn over in between. Cool down completely then pulse it in mixer to get red chili flakes.

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    Ingredients

    Red chilies : Select fresh flat skinned red chilies. The regular long variety red chilies works best for this recipe but make sure its medium sized or big, the smaller ones tend to get burnt easily. Remove the stem before roasting. Dry roast them either in tawa or bake in oven until crisp. The heat(spice level) of this purely depends on the quality and variety of red chilies you choose.

    red chillies after roasting cooling down in a iron skillet

    Perfect chili flakes

    Always cool down completely before pulsing else the moisture generated due to heat while roasting may cause it to get pastey while pulsing . Also if you pulse not so crispy chili flakes then you will not get perfect flakes.

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    How to make chili flakes

    1.First pluck the stem from red chilies. Choose medium sized or big variety chilies, the smaller ones get burnt easily. Choose fresh red chilies to get bright red and spicy chili flakes.

    remove stem from red chillies

    2.Dry roast red chilies till it turns crisp. When you try to break it, it should break and not bend that is the correct stage so till then keep roasting in low flame. Also cool down and then try to break and see only then it will break easily.

    add red chillies to a skillet

    3.Roast in low medium flame until crisp. Do not let the color change. Brown spots here and there is ok.

    roast the red chillies until crisp

    4.Switch off and cool down completely.

    red chillies are roasted until crisp

    5.Now break each roasted red chili to check. If its bending then roast for few more mins. If it breaks easily then transfer to mixer jar.

    cool down completely

    6.See it breaks easily. Just break each chili into 2 and add to mixer jar.

    break and check

    7.Repeat to finish.

    add to dry mixer jar

    8.Pulse it 3-4 times, don’t over do. I had very less quantity so pulse at one go, but if you have more then do it in batches to get perfect chili flakes just as in shops.

    pulse it few times

    9.Transfer to a plate and spread it to cool down.

    transfer chilli flakes to a plate

    10.Cool down completely then transfer to airtight container, which is dry and clean.

    spread it on a p[late, cool down then store

    Serve with pizza, pasta, bread etc.

    homemaed chilli flakes in a glass jar

    Expert Tips

    • Don’t use the grind option in mixer, use the pulse option that too just for 3-4 times then stop check and then proceed.If you keep on pulsing then the red chilies will get powdered.
    • Breaking the red chilies helps in getting coarse flakes.
    • Make sure your mixer jar is dry and clean.
    • Roasting is very important so keep roasting till its crisp and tends to break.Only after cooling down a but, the red chilies will become breakable, so don’t underestimate and over roast it.
    • You can store this for 6months in refrigerator and use it whenever needed.
    • Serving and Storage
    • You can serve it as garnish for breads, soups and pizza or add it while cooking pasta, garlic bread, focaccia etc.
    • It keeps well in room temperature for about a month. Store it fridge for about 6 months in a clean dry jar and use it whenever needed.

    FAQS

    1.What is Chili flakes?

    Chili flakes is a spice made by roasting red chilies until crisp and pulsing it. Chili flakes is not usually grinded instead crushed / pulsed in mixer to get those perfect flakes.

    2.How to make chili flakes at home?

    There are 2 methods in which you can make:

    • Stove top : Just roast red chilies in a tawa until crisp, cool down then transfer to mixer, pulse it it to get homemade red chili flakes.
    • Oven : Preheat oven at 200 deg C for 10 mins. Spread the red chilies in the baking tray and bake it for 3-5 mins or until crisp. Turn over in between. Cool down completely then pulse it in mixer to get chili flakes.

    3.What is chili flakes used for?

    Chili flakes is used many dishes as garnish or even as a condiment /spice. It s used in pasta, soup, pizza, bread, buns etc.

    4.What if my chilies gets powdered?

    It means you have over done with your pulsing, so no other way so start over again.

    5.Can I use kashmiri red chilies?

    Yes you can but I would recommend to use a combination of long variety red chilies with kashmiri chilies to get it a bit spicy.

    homemade chilli flakes

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    Chili flakes | Chili flakes recipe

    Chili flakes is crushed red pepper or red pepper flakes. Chili Flakes is a condiment or spice used for many dishes like pizza, pasta etc.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Servings1 cup
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 20-25 nos dried red chili

    Instructions

    • Dry roast red chilies till it turns slightly browned. When you try to break it, it should break and not bend that's the correct stage so till then keep roasting in low flame. Also cool down and then try to break and see only then it will break easily.
    • Now break each roasted red chili into 2-3 pieces and transfer to mixer jar. I am assuming that your mixer jar is completely dry.
    • Pulse it 3-4 times, don't over do. I did around 10-12 chilies at a time. Do this in batches to get a coarse mixture. Spread it in a plate, cool down completely then store it.
    • Serve chili flakes with pizza.

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    Notes

    • Don’t use the grind option in mixie, use the pulse option that too just for 3-4 times then stop check and then proceed.If you keep on pulsing then the red chilies will get powdered.
    • Breaking the red chilies helps in getting coarse flakes.
    • Make sure your mixer jar is dry and clean.
    • Roasting is very important so keep roasting till its crisp and tends to break.Only after cooling down a but, the red chilies will become breakable, so don’t underestimate and over roast it.
    • You can store this for 6 months in refrigerator and use it whenever needed.
    • Always cool down completely before adding to mixer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Chili flakes | Chili flakes recipe
    Amount Per Serving (20 g)
    Calories 3 Calories from Fat 1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.1g0%
    Saturated Fat 0.02g0%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g
    Sodium 16mg1%
    Potassium 20mg1%
    Carbohydrates 0.5g0%
    Fiber 0.3g1%
    Sugar 0.1g0%
    Protein 0.1g0%
    Vitamin A 297IU6%
    Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
    Calcium 3mg0%
    Iron 0.2mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. SPriya Shan

      February 22, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      Simple but tricky.looking for your pizza recipe soon

      Reply
    2. ruskandtea

      February 23, 2015 at 5:58 am

      Wow….

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    3. Durga Karthik.

      February 23, 2015 at 9:46 am

      Unique recipe.i read from Aaram thinai vikatan that we use that red chilli flakes in pizza and it is like eating fire .Since red chilli gives a burning sensation turmeric powder is always used .After reading that article i will discourage my kids to use that packet of chilli flakes we get.So try adding little turmeric powder to this and use it.

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      • SHARMILEE J

        February 24, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks for the tip Durga!

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    4. Embroidery&Sewing

      June 24, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Interesting recipe, I am going to give it a go, thanks.

      Reply
    5. Unknown

      July 15, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thank you so much for posting.

      Reply
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