Mirchi ka salan recipe | Biryani salan | Biryani side dish | Mirchi salan | Hyderabadi Mirchi salan is a tasty Hyderabadi Cuisine special side dish prepared with chillies in creamy gravy. It is creamy, spicy, nutty, and slightly tangy,
What is Mirchi Ka Salan?
The term “Mirchi” refers to “Chilies” and “Salan” refers to “gravy or curry”. Mirchi ka salan is a popular biryani side dish. A particular variety of green chilies are roasted and cooked in a tangy, creamy gravy.
Hyderabadi Mirchi salan
It is a traditional recipe prepared in Telangana cuisine-inspired grom Mughlai cooking. It was originally prepared for festivals, weddings, EID, etc.
What kind of chilies should I use for this gravy?
Traditionally baaji milagai | Mirchi is used for this gravy. Based on your spice tolerance you can use any variety of pepper such as serrano peppers/poblano/jalapeno/anaheim. Avoid extremely spicy chilli as that will affect the taste
Can I skip deseeding the chilli?
I would recommend deseeding the chillies. Use a sharp knife to prick the hole and carefully deseed.
Should I saute chillies first then prepare gravy?
Yes, always saute then prepare the gravy. Sauteeing green chilli till skin color changes makes the best Mirchi ka salan
Can I use regular chilli powder?
Yes, but adjust according to your spice level. Kashmiri chilli powder gives a nice color to the gravy so I prefer using it
Can I use tomato?
Yes but in that case reduce tamarind.
What tastes best with Mirchi salan?
Biryani is the best combo with salan. In our home, we like pairing it with pulao varieties, paratha varieties
Gutti vankaya kura
Bajji milagai rasam
Ingredients
To roast
1 tablespoon poppy seed 2 tablespoon sesame seed 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 5 garlic 1/4 cup coconut 2 tablespoon peanuts
Roast Mirchi
3 tablespoon sesame oil 10 Mirchi, deseeded
Temper
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Few curry leaves
Gravy
1 + 1/2 cup of onion 1 tablespoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/8 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 cup + 1/4 cup thin tamarind extract Required salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder 1 cup of water Jaggery Coriander leaves few
How to make Mirchi Salan with step by step pictures
Firstly add poppy seeds, sesame seeds, fenugreek seeds, and garlic to a wide pan
Saute them well till the sesame seeds pop
Turn off the stove and add coconut; peanuts
Cool completely. Transfer to a mixie jar, add water and grind
Wash chillies and dry them well After chillies are completely cool prick them and deseed
Add oil to a pan and turn on the stove in medium flame
When oil is hot add deseeded chilli and saute well for 4-5 minutes till skin color changes
Transfer to a plate
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the same pan and let them splutter
Furthermore, add curry leaves
Add onion and mix well. Saute till onion turns translucent
Furthermore add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and coriander powder; mix well
Add tamarind water, salt, ground paste, water, ginger powder, and chillies ; mix well bring to boil
Furthermore, add Kashmiri chilli powder and mix well
Cover and cook for 15 minutes mix well in between
Add jaggery and peanut oil; cook for 5 minutes
Finally, add coriander leaves and turn off the stove
Dry the washed chilies completely before roasting them
Always deseed the chilli then prepare the gravy. Deseeding chilli might burn your finger so do it carefully with a knife Saute sesame seed and other ingredients in low- medium flame You can use ginger instead of ginger powder Always saute green chilli in a wide heavy-bottomed pan snd make sure the ladle is without any moisture Cooking gravy for 15 minutes in a low- medium flame makes it flavorful do avoid fast cooking Adjust water according to your preferred gravy texture
Gravy stays good for two days
