Hot Chile Pepper Curry(Mirchi Ka Salan)

Name: Hot Chile Pepper Curry(Mirchi Ka Salan)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 large green chilies (of your choice); 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water (seedless); 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon white poppy seeds; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 4 tablespoons oil; 1 small red onion, minced; fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced; 3 garlic, cloves.peeled and finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 cup warm water

Submitted by Chef #928625

"A spicy curry where chiles are used not as a seasoning,but as a main ingredient!"

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Ready In:: 42mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 2 cups
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 large green chilies (of your choice)
1 teaspoon tamarind paste, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water (seedless)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon white poppy seeds
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons unsweetened dried shredded coconut
4 tablespoons oil
1 small red onion, minced
fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
3 garlic, cloves.peeled and finely minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 cup warm water

directions

Remove stems from chiles,split lengthwise but leave connected at the stem ends.Remove seeds if desired.
Place tamarind in water to soak.
Meanwhile heat a pan to medium and add all of the seeds,toast,stirring constantly for 1 minute.add coconut and continue toasting for about 15 seconds.Remove from heat and allow to cool thoroughly.Grind seeds and coconut to a powder.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.add chiles and cook just until they have dark spots ;remove.Add onion,ginger,and garlic and cook until lightly browned.add the dry spices,the ground seeds,chiles and water.Cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes.add tamarind pulp andd salt to taste.Cook one more minute and serve hot.