Mirchi ka Salan

Ingredients 

• 18-20 large green chillies, slit lengthwise & deep-fried
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 roasted peanuts
• 2 dried red chillies, stemmed & broken
• 1 inch ginger, chopped
• 6-8 garlic cloves 
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, grated
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp

Method

1. Heat a non-stick pan, add white sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds and dry roast on medium heat till the sesame seeds plop and the mixture becomes fragrant.
2. Let them cool, transfer them into a mixer jar, add roasted peanuts, dried red chillies, ginger, garlic and some water, blend to make a smooth masala paste.
3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and once they splutter add curry leaves and sauté for ½ minute.
4. Add onion, mix and sauté, stirring continuously, till fragrant. Add salt, mix and sauté till light golden brown.
5. Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add masala paste and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring continuously. Rinse the mixer jar with 1½ cups water and add it to the pan and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add tamarind pulp (dissolved in half a cup of water, if it is too thick) and mix well.
7. Add fried green chillies, mix and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
8. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.