Method
Peel and chop the shallots and garlic. Heat the oil in a heavy pan. Deep-fry the dried chilli peppers, shallots and garlic until dark brown. Remove from the oil. Place in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients. Whiz until a smooth mixture forms. Pour this mixture into a pan and fry on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Allow to cool. Store in an airtight jar. Will keep indefinitely.