Hot Chile Pepper Curry(mirchi Ka Salan)

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

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 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

Recipe

• 1 remove stems from chiles,split lengthwise but leave connected at the stem ends.remove seeds if desired.
• 2 place tamarind in water to soak.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.