Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1/2 cup fresh fresh cilantro stem
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaf
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 fresh jalapeno chilies, trimmed and halved (preferably red)
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Method

  • Finely grind coriander and fenugreek seeds with a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee/spice grinder.
  • Finely chop cilantro, basil, and garlic together in a food processor.
  • Add bell pepper and jalapenos and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add vinegar, coriander mixture, and salt and blend until just combined.
  • Cooks' note: Ajika keeps, chilled, in an airtight container 4 days.