Mirchi ka Salan is slightly spicy, tangy, nutty and a very aromatic curry from Hyderabad. ‘Mirchi’ is hindi for chillies and ‘Salan’ means curry. It is made with thick, long, less spicy green chilles cooked in a masala paste of roasted peanuts, coconut, sesame seeds and onions. Tangy and flavorful tamarind tones down the heat of chilles and gives an extra punch to the gravy.
It is usually served with Biryanis in Hyderabad, however it tastes heavenly with pulav and steamed rice as well . We love it with steamed rice.
The nutty flavor of peanuts and coconuts goes very well with the tangy flavor of tamarind . Some people like the gravy thick while others prefer thin gravy. We prefer slightly thick gravy with our rice.
Few Tips:
- This dish is made with chillies that are not very spicy like Bhavnagri chillies . To reduce the hotness, remove seeds from chillies. If chilles are hot, the dish can become very spicy , so its better to use mild chillies.
- Before adding to the dish, check the freshness of peanuts and coconut as the rancid taste from either of them , can spoil the taste of the entire dish.
Mirchi ka salan is perfect side dish for Biryanis and plain rice and a must try if you are a fan of spicy food !
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