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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