Mirchi Ka Salan
Also known as Chilli Salan, Gravy for Biryani · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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Mirchi ka salan: fried banana chillies in a roasted peanut, sesame and coconut gravy with tamarind and jaggery. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
20 itemsWater, Hot¼ cup
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced2 cup
Curry leaves10
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Jaggery½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Banana Chilli5
Tamarind1.5 tbsp
Peanuts1 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Coconut (Grated)1 tbsp
Contains: groundnut, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 235kcal | 940kcal |
| Protein | 2.8g | 11g |
| Carbohydrate | 14g | 56g |
| Fat | 19g | 77g |
| Fibre | 3g | 12g |
| Sugar | 5.9g | 24g |
Cookd masalas for banana chilli
Method
- 1
Soak the tamarind in ¼ cup of hot water.
WaterTamarind
- 2
Dry roast the peanuts, sesame seeds and grated coconut until the sesame seeds and coconut start to change colour. Add water and blend into a fine paste.
PeanutsWhite Sesame SeedsCoconut (Grated)
- 3
Slit the chilies and remove the seeds.
Banana Chilli
- 4
Fry them in oil for a minute. Remove from the oil and set aside.
Sunflower Oil
- 5
Crackle mustard seeds in the oil. Add the cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. Add the sliced onion and curry leaves. Cook until the onion turns golden brown.
Mustard SeedsCuminFenugreek SeedsOnionCurry leaves
- 6
Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the spice powders. Add the ground paste and add 1 cup of water. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 20 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSaltWater
- 7
Add the tamarind pulp and jaggery and boil for a further 5 minutes.
Jaggery
- 8
Add coriander leaves and the fried chilies and continue to simmer for 3 more minutes. Serve with Biryani, rice, or roti.
Coriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Mirchi Ka Salan take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mirchi Ka Salan serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mirchi Ka Salan vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Mirchi Ka Salan spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Mirchi Ka Salan?
- 5 Banana Chilli, 1.5 tbsp Tamarind, 1 tbsp Peanuts, 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds, 1 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 2 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mirchi Ka Salan?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mirchi Ka Salan?
- About 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookMay 2024
Is grated coconut dry or fresh one?
