Hyderabadi Recipes

Mirchi Ka Salan is a Hyderabadi curry made from mild green chillies simmered in a nutty peanut-sesame gravy. Traditionally served as the classic accompaniment to biryani, its tangy, rounded flavour helps balance the richness of the rice.

Mirchi Ka Salan at a Glance CuisineHyderabadi CountryIndia MealLunch CourseMain / Side Food TypeVegan DifficultyMedium Preparation20 minutes Cooking30 minutes Total timeAbout 50 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving1 cup Mirchi Ka Salan Ingredients 8-10 large green chillies (mild variety), slit; 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted; 2 tbsp sesame seeds, roasted; 1/4 cup grated coconut, roasted; 1 onion, sliced and fried; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp red chilli powder; a small piece of tamarind, soaked; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; a few curry leaves; salt to taste; oil for cooking. How to Make Mirchi Ka Salan Lightly shallow-fry the green chillies in a little oil until slightly blistered; set aside. Grind roasted peanuts, sesa…