Mirchi ka Salan, Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe

Main Recipe

2 cups long bhavnagri chillies , cut into thick strips

1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)

1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds

1/4 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)

6 curry leaves (kadi patta)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder

2 tsp chilli powder

1 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp

2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

5 tbsp oil

salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Dry Peanut-sesame Powder

2 tbsp roasted peanuts

2 tbsp sesame seeds (til) , roasted

1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera) , roasted

To Be Ground Into A Paste

6 garlic (lehsun)

12 mm ( 1/2") piece of ginger (adrak)

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup chopped tomato

3 tbsp grated coconut