Mirchi ka Salan


 

INGREDIENTS

FOR MASALA PASTE:

· 2 tbsp peanuts

· 2 tbsp sesame

· 1 tbsp poppy seeds / khus khus

· ¼ tsp methi / fenugreek

· 2 tbsp dry coconut, sliced

· 2 clove garlic

· 1 inch ginger

· ½ cup water

FOR SALAN:

· 3 tbsp oil

· 6 chili, slit

· 1 tsp mustard

· 1 tsp cumin

· few curry leaves

· ½ onion, finely chopped

· ½ tsp turmeric

· 1 tsp chilli powder

· ½ tsp garam masala

· 1 tsp coriander powder

· ½ tsp cumin powder

· ½ tsp salt

· 1 cup tamarind extract

· ½ tsp jaggery

· 1 cup water

· 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Method:

1. In a pan dry roast peanuts on low flame until they turn crunchy.

2. add 2 tbsp sesame, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, ¼ tsp methi, 2 tbsp dry coconut.dry roast on low flame until they turn golden brown.cool completely, and transfer to a small mixi jar.

3. Add 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and ½ cup water.blend to smooth paste adding more water if required. keep aside.

4. In a large kadai heat 3 tbsp oil splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp cumin and few curry leaves.

5. now keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp salt.saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.now add the prepare masala paste and mix well.

6. add 1 cup tamarind extract, ½ tsp jaggery and mix well.further, add fried chilli and mix adjusting consistency as required.cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the oil separates.add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well combining well.Finally, enjoy mirchi ka salan with biryani.

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