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Mirchi Ka Salan

In Hyderabad, Mirchi ka Salan is traditionally served as an accompaniment to biryanis. This gravy is referred to as Tili (Til-Sesame) aur Falli (Moongfalli – Peanuts) gravy.

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Main Ingredients Green chillies
Cuisine Hyderabadi
Course Main Course Vegetarian
Prep Time 21-25 minutes
Cook time 31-40 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients                     

  • 18-20 big green chillies 
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + for deep frying
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (til)                    
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds                
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds                    
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts                
  • 2 whole dry red chillies                
  • 1 inch ginger, roughly chopped                        
  • 6-8 garlic cloves                        
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds                    
  • 8-10 curry leaves                    
  • 1 medium onion, grated                         
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder                
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp                    
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Wash, wipe and slit green chillies lengthwise without cutting the chillies into two.  Heat sufficient olive oil in a kadai  and deep-fry for one minute.  Drain on absorbent paper and set aside.
  2. To make masala paste, dry roast sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Cool and grind them to a paste along with peanuts, whole dry red chillies, ginger and garlic.
  3. Heat two tablespoons oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let them splutter and add curry leaves. Sauté for half a minute and add onion. Sauté, stirring continuously, till onion is light golden brown.   
  4. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add masala  paste and cook for three minutes, stirring constantly.  Stir in one and half cups of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for ten minutes.  Add tamarind pulp (dissolved in half a cup of water, if it is too thick).
  5. Add fried green chillies and salt and cook on low heat for eight to ten minutes.
  6. Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1134
Carbohydrates 66.8
Protein 33.9
Fat 81.2
Other Fiber 22.9gm
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