Mirchi ka salan

Method

1. 1 Roast peanuts, sesame seeds, and grated coconut separately until fragrant, then blend them with a little water to make a thick sauce.
2. 2 Slice the green bell peppers lengthwise, fry them quickly in hot oil for 2 minutes, then remove them from the oil.
3. 3 Sauté mustard seeds with curry leaves, then add onions, ginger, and garlic and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
4. 4 Pour the peanut and sesame sauce, turmeric powder, chili powder, and tamarind juice into a pot, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until the oil rises.
5. 5 Add the fried chilies and simmer for another 10 minutes, season with salt, then let it rest to absorb the flavors.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 48 min

  Replace step 2: lightly spray oil onto the scored bell peppers, fry in an air fryer at 190 degrees for 6 minutes, and flip at the 3rd minute to sear the skin evenly. Keep steps 3 to 5 the same.