Mirchi Ka Salan

Name: Mirchi Ka Salan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 8 mild green chilies, slit lengthwise; 2 tbsp raw peanuts; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds; 2 tbsp desiccated coconut, grated; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds; 10 curry leaves; 1 cup yellow onion, sliced; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt

A classic Hyderabadi dish featuring long green chilies simmered in a rich, tangy sesame, peanut, and coconut gravy.

45 minMediumServes 4210 cal/serving

IndianSideStovetopVegetarianVeganLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

8 mild green chilies, slit lengthwise
2 tbsp raw peanuts
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
2 tbsp desiccated coconut, grated
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
10 curry leaves
1 cup yellow onion, sliced
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and toast 2 tbsp raw peanuts, 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, 2 tbsp grated desiccated coconut, and half of 1 tsp cumin seeds until golden, then blend with half a cup of water into a smooth paste.
2

Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat and fry 8 slit lengthwise mild green chilies until blistered and tender, then remove and set aside.
3

In the same pan, add remaining 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds, and 10 curry leaves until they sputter.
4

Add 1 cup sliced yellow onion and cook until browned, then stir in 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
5

Add 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and the blended nut paste, cooking for 5 minutes until oil separates.
6

Stir in 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp tamarind paste, then return the fried 8 slit lengthwise mild green chilies to the pan, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Questions

How long does Mirchi Ka Salan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Mirchi Ka Salan?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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