Dt' 4th July, 2020
Another awesome Hyderabadi delicacy that goes superbly well with Biryani is "Mirchi Ka Salan", taste equally good with Plain steamed rice Or Parathas.
It is so easy to make and can be refrigerated for 2-3 Weeks.
Ingredients - 1 KG Medium Size Jumbo Green Chilies / Jalapenos | 2 Large red Onions | 2 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste | 1 Tbsp Peanuts | 1 Tbsp Seasme Seeds | 1 Cup Dry or Fresh Coconut(Grated) | 3-4 Dry Red Chili | 1/2 Tsp Turmeric | 1 Cup Tamarind Pulp | 1 Cup Oil | Salt To Taste
For Tempering - some curry leaves, Mustard seeds, Cumin Seeds, 2 Dry red chili, Hing and 2 cloves of garlic(chopped or crushed)
For Garnish - Chopped Coriander
Instructions - In a pan, dry roast peanuts, seasme seeds, dry red chilies and coconut till you get a soothing aroma. Let it cool down. Once done grind it to a super fine paste and keep aside.
Brush onions with oil and roast it till bit tender. Remove the skin, let it cool and grind to form a smooth puree. Keep aside.
In a Kadhai, heat oil and fry the green chilies till tender and bit translucent.
Remove the chilies once done.
In the same oil, add hing and leave it for 2 Mins. Then add cumin, mustard seeds, cloves of garlic, curry leaves dry red chili. Saute till the seeds start crackling.
Stir in the onion puree and cook for 5 mins. Add in the prepared coconut paste along with Ginger-Garlic paste and turmeric powder. Mix well and saute for about 15 min or till the oil separates out and ginger garlic paste is well cooked.
Add in the fried green chilies. Give a random stir and cook till the gravy thickens up and oil separates..
Make sure you use good quantity of oil as this gravy has to be drenched in it. More oil, better taste.
Once done, garnish with chopped coriander, adjust the seasoning and serve hot.
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Bon Appetit !!!