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Mirchi Ka Salan

The best accompaniment to a Hyderabadi biryani – this spicy chilli preparation is quick and simple to make. Chillies are cooked in peanut- sesame based curry.

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Mirchi Ka Salan
Main Ingredients Green chillies , Salted peanuts
Cuisine Hyderabadi
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 16-20 minutes
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 18-20 large green chillies
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (til)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 dried red chillies
  • 1 inch ginger piece ,roughly chopped
  • 6-8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 8-10 curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion, grated
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Wash, wipe and slit green chillies lengthwise without cutting through. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry for one minute. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside. Dry roast sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds.
  2. Make paste of sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, ginger and garlic. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter and add curry leaves.
  3. Add onion. Sauté until onion is light golden brown, stirring continuously. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add masala paste and cook for three minutes, stirring continuously. Stir in one and half cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and cook for ten minutes. Add tamarind pulp dissolved in half a cup of water, if it is too thick. Add fried green chillies and salt and cook on low heat for eight to ten minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1686
Carbohydrates 90.8
Protein 51.6
Fat 123.9
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