3-4large fresh red chillies250 gms in terms of weight
1tspsalt
½cupsugar* adjust to your taste
¼tsplemon juice optional
Instructions
wash the fresh red chilies and deseed them.
cut them into medium slices.
sprinkle salt and toss them.
cover with a lid and keep aside for 2 hours.
you can notice the water is separated and salt is melted totally after 2 hours.
squeeze the chillies and extract water.
transfer in a mixer jar.
add sugar.
crush to a smooth paste.
heat pan.
add a little bit of sugar if required and transfer the paste.
boil for 1-2 mins.
turn of the flame and stir it.
let it cooldowns completely.
store in the jar and refrigerate it.
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Notes
This jam can remain fresh 1-2 months.
always use Sterilize glass jar to store jams for a longer shelf life.
you can use Jam sugar instead of regular sugar if available."Jam sugar" is a sugar that has pectin added to it and is very good for setting jams and jellies which are low in natural fruit pectin.