Soak the red chillies and peeled garlic in a pan with hot water for 30 minutes.

Bring the red chilies and garlic to a boil and cool.

Discard the water and grind to a fine paste. Use a little water if required for grinding.

Heat oil in a pan and add the minced garlic, ginger, onion, green chilies and celery and stir fry for 2 - 3 minutes.

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Add the red chilli and garlic paste and cook on a low flame for 5 - 7 minutes.

Add vinegar, sugar, salt and ajinomoto and cook for a few minutes till the sauce thickens.