Murghi Ka Salan

Mirchi Ka Salan  also known as Curried chili peppers, is a traditional Hyderabadi Recipe and accompanies any Biriyani. Hubby gives me this interesting idea of replacing the mirchi with meat and I thought why not ? :) And that's how this recipe was born.

Serves - 4 People
Cooking Time - 30 Min

INGREDIENTS
2 LB           Chicken
2                  Onion
1                  Tomato
2                  Green Chilli
1/2 Tbsp  Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp       Chili Powder
1 Tsp         Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp         Coriander Powder
1/2 Tsp     Fenugreek Seeds
1 Tsp         Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp         Cumin Seeds
1 Tsp         Kasuri Methi
1 Tbsp       Yogurt
1/2 Cup    Cilantro
1 Tbsp       Oil
Salt As Required

Masala Preparation
2 Tbsp   Peanuts
2 Tbsp   Sesame Seeds
2 Tbsp   Dry Coconut Powder

PROCEDURE

• Dry Roast the peanuts in a pan in medium flame, add sesame seeds and let it roast with the peanuts. Now add the dry coconut powder and saute it with the other ingredients. Grind this mixture in a blender, and add some water to make a paste.

• Take a pan and heat oil and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves. Once it starts spluttering add the chopped green chillies and onions and cook this until the onions turn golden in color.

• Now add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw flavor is gone. Then add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder and the Ground paste with some water and let it cook on low flame for 10 min. 

• Time to add the chicken, yogurt to this mixture and let it cook on low flame for another 20 min and until the oil separates from the gravy.

• Sprinkle some Kasturi Methi and let it cook for another 5 min.

           Note : Kasuri methi gives a nice sweetness and a subtle bitterness to saucy dishes & also produces a pleasant aroma.

• Once done, remove the lid and garnish with chopped cilantro.

• Serve with Hot Rice or Roti.