Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Mirchi Bajji
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 6 long green chilies, slit
- • 2 tbsp peanut oil
- • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- • 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Grind the peanuts, sesame seeds, and coconut with water into a fine paste.
2
Phase 2
Sear the slit chilies in hot oil until blistered and remove.
3
Phase 3
In the same oil, pop the mustard and cumin seeds.
4
Phase 4
Add the ground paste, turmeric, tamarind paste, salt, and 1 1/2 cups water; simmer for 10-12 minutes until the oil floats.
5
Phase 5
Return the chilies and simmer for 2-3 minutes; serve with biryani or rice.