Name: Mirchi ka Salan, Chili Peppers in a Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 29 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 oz shishito peppers ((slit from top to bottom and deseeded, if desired. You can use another mild pepper like cubanelle, banana peppers, pepperoncinis etc. but the weight might differ. You need about two cups of peppers at least.)); 1/2 cup peanuts; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp poppy seeds; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 6 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger root; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 tsp onion seeds ((kalonji)); 1/2 jalapeno pepper ((minced, optional)); 2 sprigs curry leaves; 2 level tbsp tamarind concentrate; 1 cup fried onions ((you can make your own but I just use storebought, like French's. Any brand will do just as well)); 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp coriander powder; Salt to taste