Harissa Paste

Ingredients

• 7 large dried red chilies
• 4 large fresh paprika peppers
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 50g tomato paste
• 4 cloves garlic – peeled (optional)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp koshering salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for consistency)
• Juice of 1 large lemon