Green chillies cooked in a spicy peanut and sesame gravy makes it taste outstanding. This dish is served as an accompaniment with the very famous Hyderabadi Biryani. It is easy to make so,try now!
Difficulty Level-Easy
Serves-4
Preparation Time-15-20 mins
Cooking Time-20 min
Ingredients
Green chillies-10-12 large
Roasted Peanuts-1/2 cup
Sesame seeds (til)-2 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds-1 Tsp
Oil-5 Tbsp
Turmeric Powder-1Tsp
Dried Red chilli-2
Red chilli powder(deggi mirch)-1/2 Tsp
Coriander seeds-1 Tbsp
Ginger chopped-1 inch
Garlic clove-7
Onion(chopped) -1 medium
Mustard seeds-1 Tsp
Curry Leaves-10
Tamarind Pulp-2-3 Tbsp(adjust sourness to your taste)
Salt-To Taste
Method
Wash and slit green chillies lengthwise without cutting through. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a kadai and stir fry the chilli for few minutes.
Dry roast sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds.
Make paste of sesame seeds, peanuts, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, ginger and garlic.
Heat two tablespoons of oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, let it splutter and add curry leaves
Now add onion and sauté until its light golden brown, stirring continuously. Add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and mix well.
Add masala paste and cook for four minutes, stirring continuously. You should be able to see oil leaving .Stir in one and half cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat and cook for ten minutes. Add tamarind pulp. Add fried green chillies and salt and cook on low heat for eight to ten minutes.
Tip:Serve with Biryani