Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe (Biryani Salan)

Name: Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe (Biryani Salan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (45 grams) peanuts; 3 tablespoons (20 grams) sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons (25 grams) dried coconut (/ unsweetened shredded coconut); 1 cup (100 grams) onions ((1 small to medium sliced)); 1 inch (10 grams) ginger ( peeled & sliced (or 1 tsp paste)); 4 (13 grams) medium garlic (cloves (or 1 tsp paste)); ¼ to ½ cup oil ((divided, use ½ cup for a layer of oil on top, read notes)); 3 tablespoons (25 grams) tamarind (soaked in ½ cup hot water (or ¾ tbsp. tamarind concentrate/2 tbsp. paste)); 1 cup (240 ml) water ( to blend (more as needed)); 6 to 8 (120 grams) green chilies ( (low to medium heat variety or mixed)); ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds ((+ ¼ teaspoon kalonji seeds optional)); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves ((10 to 12)); 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala ((or 1 tsp coriander powder + ½ teaspoon cumin powder)); 1 tablespoon jaggery (or brown sugar (adjust to taste)); 2 cups (480 ml) water ( to cook the salan (more as required) )

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

Hyderabadi mirchi ka salan is a popular side dish made to serve with Biryani. It is a spic & tangy dish where green chilies are simmered with nuts, seeds, tamarind and onions. Though it is made to serve with biryani, it goes well with any flavored rice, plain basmati or flatbreads.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:29:54 GMT