Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan 🌶️🥥🔥 A Mildly Spicy, Tangy & Nutty Green Chilli Curry Bursting with Rich Coconut Flavours 😋✨

🌶️🥥 Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan – A Nutty, Tangy & Mildly Spicy Flavour Bomb 🔥✨

Rich, aromatic, and unmistakably Hyderabadi 😋 — Mirchi Ka Salan is a legendary side dish where tender green chillies are cooked in a luxurious peanut–sesame–coconut gravy with gentle spice and tang. Despite the chillies, it’s balanced, nutty, and comforting, making it the perfect partner for biryani, pulao, or even roti 🍚🫓. With the authentic aroma and precision of PIKS Spices, this salan turns restaurant-style and irresistibly delicious 🌿✨

📝 Ingredients

For the Chillies

• 8–10 long green chillies (mild variety) 🌶️

• 2 tbsp oil (preferably peanut or sesame oil)

For the Nutty Paste

• 2 tbsp peanuts 🥜

• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

• ¼ cup fresh grated coconut 🥥

• 1 tbsp roasted chana dal

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic

• Water (to grind)

For the Curry Base

• 3 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 8–10 curry leaves 🌿

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 cup water (adjust consistency)

• Salt to taste

🌟 PIKS Spices – Hyderabadi Soul

• ½ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder

• 1 tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder 🌶️ (adjust to taste)

• 1½ tsp PIKS Coriander Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Cumin Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder

Tangy Finish

• 1½ tbsp tamarind pulp 🍋 (or as per taste)

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Prep the Chillies

Wash and slit green chillies lengthwise 🌶️.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and shallow-fry the chillies until blistered and slightly soft.
Remove and keep aside.

Step 2: Make the Nutty Paste

Dry roast peanuts and sesame seeds until aromatic 🥜✨.
Cool slightly, then grind with coconut, roasted chana dal, onion, garlic, and water into a smooth, thick paste.

Step 3: Build the Base

Heat oil in a deep pan 🔥.
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter.
Add curry leaves and chopped onions; sauté until golden 🧅🌿.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears.

Step 4: Spice It with PIKS

Add PIKS Turmeric Powder, PIKS Red Chilli Powder, PIKS Coriander Powder, PIKS Cumin Powder, PIKS Black Pepper Powder, and salt 🌶️✨.
Mix well and cook briefly until fragrant.

Step 5: Add the Nutty Paste

Stir in the ground paste and cook on low heat until oil begins to separate 🥥🔥.
Add water to adjust consistency and simmer for 5–7 minutes.

Step 6: Add Chillies & Tamarind

Add the fried green chillies and tamarind pulp 🍋.
Simmer gently for another 5 minutes so flavours meld beautifully 😋.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Best served with Hyderabadi biryani 🍚

• Pairs wonderfully with pulao or roti 🫓

• Tastes even better after resting for a few hours ❤️

💡 Pro Tips

• Use mild green chillies for authentic taste 🌶️

• Cook the nutty paste patiently for rich flavour

• PIKS Spices bring perfect balance, colour, and Hyderabadi depth ✨

❤️ Final Spoon

This Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan is nutty, tangy, mildly spicy, and deeply aromatic — elevated with the authentic warmth of PIKS Spices 🌶️🥥🔥.
A true companion dish that steals the spotlight every time 😋✨

Thank You💕🌼

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