Homemade Mexican Chilli Sauce | Dried Chillies

Ingredients

• 3 ancho chillies, dried
• 3 guajillo chillies, dried
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 small white onion, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato purée (or 1 medium tomato, roasted)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ½ tsp ground cumin)
• ½ tsp oregano (Mexican oregano if available)
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, balances bitterness)
• 1 cup (240 ml) water or stock (chicken or veg)
• 1–2 tbsp oil (for frying)