Vegan Green Chilli Mirch ka Salan

Green chilies are cooked in a spicy and sour sauce in Mirch ka Salan, an old Indian dish. This vegan version makes a rich and nutty sauce without any animal products by mixing sesame seeds and peanuts in a tasty way.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 green chillies
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons peanuts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon jaggery or brown sugar
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Slit the green chillies lengthwise, remove seeds if preferred

Dry roast sesame seeds and peanuts until golden brown, then grind into a fine paste

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, let them splutter

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger

Saut until golden brown

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt

Cook for 2 minutes

Add the ground sesame-peanut paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes

Add tamarind paste, jaggery, and half a cup of water

Mix well and bring to a boil

Once the sauce thickens slightly, add slit green chillies

Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chillies are cooked through

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving