MIRCHI KA SALAN ( Hyderabadi)

Ingredients:
Big green chillies - 4-5
Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.
Salt
Oil
For Dry Masala:

Sesame seeds ..... 1 tsp
poppy seeds ........ 1 tsp
Peanuts ............... 1 tbsp.
Kalonji ................ 1 tbsp.
Dry red chillies .. 1
Cloves ................. 2
Cardamoms ...... 2-3
Cumin seeds ..... 1 tsp
Cinnamon ........ 1 small piece
Saunf ............... 1/2 tsp
Dry dessicated coconut ... 1 tbsp
(Dry roast and grind the above ingredients, If you don't have dry coconut, you can add fresh coconut to the wet masala given below)
Wet Masala:

Onions ......... 1
Tomato ....... 1
Green chillies .. 1
Coriander leaves ... 1 tbsp
Garlic .................. 5-6 cloves
Ginger .................. small piece
Tamarind ......... size of a small lime
Yogurt ............. 1-2 tbsp
( Grind the above without adding any water)
For Tempering:
Mustard seeds ... 1 tsp
Asafoetida ........... a pinch
Curry leaves
Method:

1. Wash and cut the green chillies into big pieces.

2. Heat oil and fry the chillies for a minute until half done.

3. In a pan heat a little oil and add the tempering ingredients.

4. When they crackle, add the wet masala and saute it for 1-2 minutes on medium flame. Add salt and turmeric powder.

5. Now add the dry masala and the green chillies. Mix it and add about 1 cup water and simmer to cook. If you need more gravy add water accordingly.

6. This is a popular spicy dish from Hyderabad ( Andhra Pradesh ), usually served with Biriyani. It goes well with Jowar ki roti also.