Mar 20, 2010

Mirchi ka Salan (Hyderabadi Style)


Ingredients

200 grams long green chillies(Hari Mirch)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds(Zeera)
1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds(Rai)
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds(Methi)
1/4 teaspoon onion seeds(Kalongi)
6 Curry leaves(Kari Patta)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder(pisi hald)
2 tablespoons coriander-cumin seed(Dhaniya-zeera)powder
2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder(Pisi lal Mirch)
4 Tablespoons Tamarind(Imli) water
2 Tablespoons Coriander(dhaniya) powder
5 Tablespoons Oil
Salt to taste

To B Ground into a paste

6 Cloves(Lavng)
6 garlic(Lahsun)pieces
1/2" piece ginger(Adrak)
1 Onion
2 Tomatoes
3 Tablespoons Grated Coconut


For the Dry Powder

2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds


  • Roast the peanuts, sesame seeds and cumin seeds lightly.


  • Remove and grind it to powder.


How to proceed

1.

Heat the oil in a kadai.

2.

Wash and slit the green chillies. Remove the seeds and fry in hot oil until they turn white. Remove.

3.

In the same oil, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds and curry leaves. Cook until the seeds crackle.

4.

Add the paste and fry for a while. Add the turmeric and coriander-cumin seed powder, chilli powder and dry powder masala. Cook for a few minutes until the oil comes on the top.

5.

Add 2 cups of water and the tamarind water and cook until thick. Add the fried green chillies, coriander and salt and cook for a few minutes. The gravy should be thick.

6.

Serve hot.








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