When the desire arises to eat something spicy and flavorful, you can prepare a special Mirchi Ka Salan, which is traditionally served with Biryani in Hyderabad. This salan is very tasty and pairs well not only with biryani but also with roti or paratha. This article presents a simple recipe for this dish.
Hyderabad's cuisine is known for its originality, and its dishes are very popular. Although Hyderabadi Biryani is famous worldwide, those who have tasted it know that Mirchi Ka Salan is served with it. You have probably tried green chili in marinade form, but in Hyderabad there is a special recipe using green chilies whose spicy taste will captivate you from the first bite.
Mirchi Ka Salan cooks quickly and turns out very appetizing. It can be easily prepared at home and served with roti, paratha, or dal-chawal; your family members will surely love it.
Preparing the Base
First, place a frying pan on the stove and pour oil into it. When the oil heats up, fry the onion until golden brown. Then add pieces of nariyus and fry them until they turn brown.
In the same pan, fry peanuts and sesame seeds alternately, then add cloves of garlic and ginger, frying them, after which set them aside. After all ingredients have cooled, grind them in a blender, adding water as necessary.
Frying the Chili and Preparing the Gravy
To fry the green chili, heat oil in a pot and make a cut down the middle of the chili, then fry it in hot oil until crispy. After frying, remove the chili onto a paper towel to remove excess oil.
To prepare the sauce, heat oil in another pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin, kalaonji, and curry leaves, frying them until fragrant. Then mix in the prepared paste and fry for one minute.
After frying, pour in two cups of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer until it boils again. When the sauce boils, add the tamarind paste and salt. Add the fried chili and cook for another two minutes, then turn off the gas. Garnish the dish with fresh coriander before serving.
How to Serve Mirchi Ka Salan
Although Mirchi Ka Salan is usually served with biryani in Hyderabad, it can also be mixed and eaten with roti, paratha, or dal-chawal. It is an ideal side dish because it cooks quickly and gives a simple dish a bright and spicy flavor.