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Mirchi ka salan

Hyderabad's biryani partner: long green chilies in a tangy peanut, sesame and coconut gravy.

Time
45min
Steps
5
Mirchi ka salan, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains peanuts and sesame.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Fry chilies in oil until blistered; set aside.

    2. 2

      Roast and grind peanuts, sesame, coconut and seeds with water.

    3. 3

      Temper mustard, nigella and curry leaves; add onion and ginger-garlic.

    4. 4

      Add the paste and spices; cook until oil separates; add tamarind and jaggery.

    5. 5

      Simmer chilies in the gravy 5 minutes; serve with biryani.

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