Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
Mirchi ka salan is the tangy, nutty Hyderabadi gravy that belongs next to biryani. Use milder chillies, fry them briefly, and simmer in a peanut-sesame-coconut base with tamarind.
Ingredients
How to Make It
Fry mild chillies until blistered; set aside.
Roast and grind peanut-sesame-coconut with browned onion into a paste.
Temper mustard and kalonji; cook paste with water until oil flecks appear.
Add tamarind water, chillies and salt; simmer until gravy thickens and chillies soften.
Nutrition per serving
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Nut-seed gravies deliver flavour from roasted ingredients rather than cream. Choosing mild chillies keeps heat manageable for everyday plates.
Pro Tips
- →Pick non-fiery chillies.
- →Roast nuts on low heat.
- →Salan thickens as it sits.
Variations
- 1Add a little jaggery for balance.
- 2Use banana peppers if chillies are too hot.
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