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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan

🇮🇳 Indian

Big chillies in the peanut salan that biryani was invented for. Restaurant comfort, home kitchen effort — the masala does the heavy lifting. Serve with jeera rice or flaky parathas.

Prep 19 min Cook 29 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely chopped
  • Tomato3, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Peanuts1/2 cup, roasted
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Sesame Seeds1 tsp
  • Green Pepper1, sliced

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Fry the onions with a pinch of salt till deep golden; eight to ten minutes, and worth every one.

  2. 2

    Add ginger garlic paste and green chili; stir till the raw smell disappears.

  3. 3

    Tip in the tomato and the ground spices; bhunao until thick, glossy and the oil separates.

  4. 4

    Turn the green pepper through the masala with the peanuts, add warm water and bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Kill the heat and let it sit; finish with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon at the table.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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