The Shahi or the Royal flavour is an impact of the Mughal rule and several fusions have been created resulting in rich gravies. Fresh cream, dry fruits, and nuts, khova along with flavourful spices such as saffron, pepper, cardamom, and Fennel are used in varying combinations to create tongue-tickling foods. Here is a typical Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan with the “Shahi” flavours. Absolute energy-loaded delight with rotis or rice.
Ingredients for Shahi Mirchi Ka Salan:
For the gravy:
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp roasted cashews
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 medium onion sauteed in a hot dry pan
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp dhania /coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 cup pureed tomato
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt as required
- ¼ cup oil 2 tablespoon
Filling/Stuffing:
- 6 green chilli-MYSORE MIRCHI
- 2 boiled potato
- 1 medium finely chopped onion
- chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
Final Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
- Fresh cream 1 tbsp
Preparation Method:
- Grind all ingredients listed 1-6 into a smooth paste.
- Slit the chilly keeping the stalk intact and soak in saltwater.
- Mash the potato and mix well with onions, coriander leaves, and required salt.
- Remove the chilly from water and pat dry on a kitchen towel. Stuff them with the potato mixture.
- Take a heavy-bottomed pan. Add 4 tbsps. of oil. When the oil becomes hot slide in the stuffed chillies and gently sauté them on all sides.
- When tender, remove from oil and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil. Splutter cumin, add ginger garlic paste, and fry till brown.
- Add the dry masalas and fry for a second.
- Pour the ground mixture. Add all the dry spices and required salt. Boil on slow flame till oil
separates. Gently drop the stuffed chillies into the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves and chaat masala. Finally, drizzle the fresh cream.
- Serve hot with rotis or rice.
Creamy Shahi Mirchi Ka Salan is Ready 🙂
