Mirchi Ka Salan
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Mirchi Ka Salan

Fiery green chilies swim in a robust sauce of peanuts and sesame seeds, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Medium1 hour

Where it comes from

Mirchi Ka Salan hails from the kitchens of Hyderabad, a city renowned for its Nizami legacy that blends Mughal culinary influences with local tastes.

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How it's made

  1. 1

    Grind peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut into a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Heat oil and add mustard seeds until they splutter.

  3. 3

    Sauté onions with curry leaves and turmeric.

  4. 4

    Add the ground paste and cook until the oil separates.

  5. 5

    Introduce tamarind extract and simmer with green chilies until tender.

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