Bharli Mirchi

Ingredients 

• 8 large Bhavnagri chillies
• Salt to taste
• 5 tablespoons oil
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 cups scraped coconut 
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon aniseed (saunf) powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 small raw mango,grated
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 

Method

1. Slit green chillies and remove seeds. Apply a little salt and keep aside for thirty minutes. Wash and drain well. Heat two tablespoons of oil and temper with asafoetida, mustard seeds and turmeric powder.
2. Add coconut and sauté till lightly coloured. Add red chilli powder, aniseed powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and raw mango. Sauté till well mixed and dry.
3. Add salt and coriander leaves. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Stuff mixture into chillies and keep aside. Heat remaining oil in a shallow pan.
4. Place chillies, cover and cook for five minutes. Remove and serve hot.

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