Name: Mirchi ka salan for biryani
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 2 tbsp peanuts; 1½ tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tbsp desiccated coconut (or copra); 2 tbsp oil; 1 onion (sliced thinly); 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; 6 green chillis ((less hot or a mix)); ½ tsp mustard; ½ tsp cumin (or jeera); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1½ to 2 cups water ((adjust as needed)); salt as needed; 2 tbsp tamarind (or small lemon sized ball); 1/8 to ¼ tsp turmeric (or haldi); ½ tsp garam masala; ½ tsp red chili powder (or as needed)