December 31, 2009

..goodbye 2009..with spicy Mirchi Ka Salan

2009 is done..and so is the fun-filled recipe marathon we all participated from Dec 25th to Dec 31st 2009.. a unique & delicious way to bid adieu to our beloved 2009..(Thanks Nupur for organizing such an awesome pot-luck party)....:)

..I still have the malware problem in my laptop... so I will be quick & concise today....will leave you here..with a spicy curry.. a famous hyderbadi dish - 'Mirchi Ka Salan'...:) Enjoy!!



Mirchi Ka Salan (Peppers in Peanut gravy)

Ingredients:

6 (anaheim) mexican peppers (or any long peppers will do)
1 tsp oil
2 tsp amchur powder

For Salan:

1/4 cup peanuts
3 tbsp cup sesame seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup onions, chopped
5-6 dried red chillies
3-4 tbsp shredded coconut
5-6 tbsp tamarind juice
salt- to taste
water - as per consistency

1/8 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp chilli powder (optional)
2 tbsp oil

Preparation:

1. Slit the peppers and remove the seeds. the anaheim peppers, I used were very long..so I cut them into half. Soak them in warm water for couple of minutes and wipe them dry. Pat a little oil on the outer sides on the peppers & rub some amchur powder in the insides..:)

2. Heat a tsp of oil in a pan and sear the peppers into a light charred skin color. Keep aside.

3. In a separate pan, roast peanuts. remove their skin. then roast sesame seeds, cumin seeds and dried red chillies.
Heat little oil and saute the onions for 3-4 minutes until lightly caramelized.

4. Grind together - roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, caramelized onions, shredded coconut with tamarind juice and water for a paste light consistency.

5. Heat a tbsp of oil and add the salan paste to it. Season with salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Stir in the seared peppers, cover & cook for about 15-20 mins on medium-low heat, stirring couple of times in-between until the sauce thickens. Serve with rice (or) rotis..:)


...more Mirchi Ka Salan: @ Mahanandi ; @ Ruchikacooks ; @ Vindu



Wishing you all a very Happy and Joyous 2010. May all your dreams come true and God Bless us all!!

Chao,
Siri

37 comments :

  1. Siri,
    Here's wishing you and your family a fantastic 2010. Happy New Year!

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  2. This is what I wanted to try since ages! Your mirchi ka salan looks creamy and tempting Siri.
    Wish you & your loved ones a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010! :)

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  3. Happy 2010 Siri! This is a wonderful curry. I've been meaning to make it for a long time. It looks so GOOD!

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  4. Spicy curry to finish off 2009..
    Wish you and your family a very Happy & Prosperous New Year.

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  5. A very happy new year to you too dear. I too remember seeing this dish in Indira's and Red Chillies' blog. I'm definitely trying this one very soon.

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  6. Siri, that looks so good! Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the marathon, I am so glad you joined in at the last minute :)

    Your posts and recipes are a joy to read and I wish you much joy and success in 2010!

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  7. Looks rich and delicious, Siri! Happy New Year to you!

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  8. Thanks for your wishes Siri and wishing you and yours a wonderful new year ! The salan looks fabulous...

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  9. Wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!!!

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  10. Good spicy food!
    Wishing You and Your Family a Happy New Year 2010!

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  11. I am ready for peanut based curries any time and this one is a classic.

    Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!

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  12. Wish you a happy 2010

    Mirchi ka salan looks great, have always wanted to make it

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  13. Wish you happy new year:)

    Mirchi ka salan looks too good':)

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  14. Wishing you and you family a happy new year!

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  15. Wish you a very happy and prosperous new year Siri. What a delicious way to bid goodbye to 2009! Salan looks yumm..

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  16. Dear Siri, wishing you and yours a wonderful new year!

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  17. Wow thats wonderful curry..I love it a lot... looks yumm. Wish you happy new year!!!

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  18. Those were some fabulous dishes for the Marathon,Siri.Best wishes for 2010 :D

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  19. My best wishes for 2010!! May it bring lots of health and happiness this coming year to you any your family :)

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  20. Happy new Year Siri! Mirchi ka salan is looking so delicious and nice picture!

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  21. I have a mirchi ka salan in the wings too ... this looks wonderful, Siri!

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  22. Mirchi ka salan looks so delicious. Wishes for a very Happy New Year to you.

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  23. looks lovely...

    Belated wishes for the happy new year 2010 :)

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  24. Siri, remember you told me to post pix in bigger size? Thanks so much for that comment. I changed the look of the page and it looks much better and bright..Thank you :)

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  25. Oh yum, I always want to pick up some of those peppers at the store... Now I am going to!

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  26. Surely and happily say goodbye to 2009, and hello to 2010. Have a great time there Siri! :)

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  27. Thank you all.. Hope the year 2010 brings lots of laughter and joy into all our lives :)

    Hugs,
    Siri

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  28. happy new year siri, coming here after ages, the new look is fantastic!

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  29. Happy New Year Siri! Have a wonderful 2010...

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  30. Wishing you a great 2010 ahead!!!

    The Salan looks creamy and delicious - one of my fav dishes!

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  31. This is mouthwatering....loved the way you have presented and clicked it. Kudos...

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  32. Siri, Wishing you and your family a Very Happy Pongal.

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  33. Wow that mirchi ka salan looks really good! You have a great space here.

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