Mirchi ka salan

Mirchi ka salan

 

Ingredients
Green chilies……………………. 18-20 large sized
Oil……………………………….. 2 tbsp + to deep-fry
Ginger……………………………1 inch piece
Curry leaves………………………8-10
Sesame seeds…… …………….. 2 tbsp
Coriander seeds…………………… 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds………………………. 1 tsp
Roasted peanuts (peeled)…………. ½ cup
Red chilies whole…………………2
Mustard seeds………………………1 tsp
Turmeric powder……………………1 tsp
Tamarind pulp………………………2 tbsp
Salt………………………………….. To taste
Preparation
1.Wash, wipe and slit green chilies lengthwise without removing the stems. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry
chilies in hot oil for one minute. Drain onto an absorbent paper and keep aside.
2.Peel, wash ginger and chop roughly. Wash and pat dry curry leaves.
3.Dry roast sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Make paste of roasted sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds,
roasted peanuts, whole red chilies and ginger.
4.Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let it crackle and add curry leaves.
5.Add turmeric powder and mix well. Add masala paste and cook for three minutes, stirring continuously. Stir in 1½ cups of water
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for ten minutes. Add tamarind pulp dissolved in half a cup of water, if it is too thick.
6.Add fried green chilies and salt and cook on low heat for eight to ten minutes.
By Vaidehi

 

Author: ISKCON Desire Tree

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