Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan

Ingredients:

8- Jalapeno chilies

1 tsp. Cumin seeds

½ tsp. Mustard seeds

2 tbsp. Thick tamarind paste

3 tbsp. Oil

Salt to taste

To make paste:

½ cup- Fresh Coconut

1 ½ tbsp. Sesame seeds, toasted

2 tbsp. Cashew nuts, broken

1 tsp. Ginger, chopped

¼ tsp. Turmeric powder

1 tsp. Chili powder

1 tbsp. Cumin seeds

2 tsp. Coriander powder

½ tsp. Salt

Method:

1. Grind together cashew nuts, sesame seeds and coconut with 2 tbsp. water, make a paste.

2. Then add all other ingredients and grind again with little water. Take out in a bowl.

3. Slit chilies and remove the seeds.

4. Stuff chilies with masala (approx.1 tsp. in each).

5. Heat 3 tbsp. oil in a pan, stir fry chilies for 1 minute, remove and keep aside

6. Now add cumin and mustard seeds in this pan, when start crackling, add tamarind paste and stir fry for few seconds.

7. Add the remaining masala, fry for few seconds and add 1 ½ cup of water.

8. Mix and let it boil for 2 minutes on low heat.

9. Now add chilies, cover and cook for 2 minutes.

10. Serve with parathas.