Mirchi Ka Salan
Mirchi Ka Salan is a popular Hyderabadi dish. Green chillies are cooked in a peanut and sesame seed sauce that is both spicy and delicious.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Curry leaves - A sprig
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
- Tamarind pulp - 1 tablespoon
- Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
- Onion, finely chopped - 1 large
- Coconut, grated - 2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
- Peanuts - 1/4 cup
- Green chillies - 10
Let's Get Started
- Dry roast the peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut until they turn slightly brown. Let them cool and then grind into a fine paste.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add curry leaves and green chillies. Fry until the chillies are slightly blistered.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.
- Add the ground paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add tamarind pulp and salt. Add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the Mirchi Ka Salan hot with biryani or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
