Green Chillies Curry (Hari Mirch ka Salan)

Self cooking photograph

Normally people make it without chicken but I do add being a chicken lover.










green chili 500g, slitted





chicken boneless 200g, cubes (optional)





cumin seeds 1tsp





white sesame seeds 2tbsp





coriander whole 1tbsp





mustard seeds 1tbsp





coconut  3tbsp, grated





fenugreek seeds 1/2tsp





nigella seeds 1/2tsp





curry leaves 3





red chili whole 4





turmeric powder 1tsp





salt to taste





ginger/ garlic paste  1tbsp





onion 2 medium, chopped(make a paste)



tomatoes 2 medium, chopped





tamarind paste 1cup





oil 5tbsp













Method:














Heat oil in a pan and fry in green chillies until they turn white.











Take out fried green chillies and set aside on an absorbent paper.











In the same pan add coconut, sesame seeds, cumin seed, whole coriander and mustard seeds and saute.








Now add chicken(optional) whole red chili, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds, curry leaves and fenugreek.








Fry till the spices turn dark.













Then add onion paste and saute until it turns light golden.











Add turmeric, ginger garlic paste, salt, tomatoes, fried green chilies and tamarind paste. 









Mix well, cover and cook on a low flame.













When oil starts to separate and chicken is tender, remove from heat.










Serve hot with chapati or paratha.













Serves 4.







































































































































































































































































2 comments:

  1. People make this dish without chicken but I am chicken fan so I do add chicken in it. So, I make it my way! But you can follow this recipe without chicken.

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  2. Looks tasty will try this weekend :) - Tony

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Thank you:)