Tuesday, 12 July 2011

Mirchi ka salan

This is a dish from Hyderabad.


Ingredients:

Mild Green Chillies : 6
Onion : 1 (finely chopped or grated)
Peanuts : 2tbsp
Grated Coconut : 2tbsp
Sesame seeds : 1tbsp
Cardamom : 1
Cinnamon stick : 1"
Cloves : 2
Red chili : 1
Cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp
Onion seeds : 1/4 tsp (optional)
crushed Fennel seeds (sonf) : 1/4 tsp (optional)
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek seeds or Methi seeds : pinch
curry leaves : 10
ginger garlic paste : 1 tbsp
Green chili paste : 1 tbsp
coriander powder : 1 tbsp
cumin powder : 1 tsp
Turmeric : pinch
Hing : pinch
Tamarind pulp : 2tbsp
Yogurt or curd : 2tbsp
Salt to taste


Method :

> First you need to dry roast
Peanuts,sesame seeds,coconut,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon,red chilies
Then Grind these into a fine paste and keep it aside.
> Slit Green chillies and fry them in 2 tbsp of oil , till they are soft and cooked.
(Don't forget to slit chillies)
> Now take a pan add 2 tbsp of oil.
Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds,fennel seeds,curry leaves,hing.Saute them and then add onion , green chili paste, ginger garlic paste. Let onions to be brown , then add coriander powder, cumin powder,turmeric powder.
Now add in the paste that is made earlier.
Fry till oil separates.
Then add yogurt(curd),tamarind paste and 1/2 cup of water.
Check for taste and consistency.
Let the mixture come to boil.
Add in the chillies. cook for 5 mins.
Serve with rice or roti.

Variation :
Some people stuff chillies with potato mixture.

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