MIRCHI KA SALAN ( Hyderabadi)

Ingredients:

Big green chillies - 4-5

Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.

Salt

Oil

For Dry Masala:

Sesame seeds ..... 1 tsp

poppy seeds ........ 1 tsp

Peanuts ............... 1 tbsp

Kalonji ................ 1 tbsp.

Dry red chillies .. 1

Cloves ................. 2

Cardamoms ...... 2-3

Cumin seeds ..... 1 tsp

Cinnamon ........ 1 small piece

Saunf ............... 1/2 tsp

Dry dessicated coconut ... 1 tbsp

(Dry roast and grind the above ingredients, If you don't have dry coconut, you can add fresh coconut to the wet masala given below)

Wet Masala:

Onions ......... 1

Tomato ....... 1

Green chillies .. 1

Coriander leaves ... 1 tbsp

Garlic .................. 5-6 cloves

Ginger .................. small piece

Tamarind ......... size of a small lime

Yogurt ............. 1-2 tbsp

( Grind the above without adding any water)

For Tempering:

Mustard seeds ... 1 tsp

Asafoetida ........... a pinch

Curry leaves

Method:

1. Wash and cut the green chillies into big pieces.

2. Heat oil and fry the chillies for a minute until half done.

3. In a pan heat a little oil and add the tempering ingredients.

4. When they crackle, add the wet masala and saute it for 1-2 minutes on medium flame. Add salt and turmeric powder.

5. Now add the dry masala and the green chillies. Mix it and add about 1 cup water and simmer to cook. If you need more gravy add water accordingly.

6. This is usually served with Biriyani. It goes well with Jowar ki roti also.

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