Mirchi Ka Salan

Mirchi Ka Salan
Originally uploaded by dev_nlr

Tried it today and it was great. The recipe and procedure is as follows

1 cup or 2 handfull of peanuts whole peanuts to be roasted. Once roasted remove the husk and keep peanuts aside.

1 1/2 table spoon of white sesame seeds also toasted and kept aside.

1 table spoon of whole coriander or dhaniya seeds toasted.

10 whole red chilies toasted.

Now add all the above to a food processor/ grinder

then add a table spoon of ginger garlic paste in the processor

also add a spoon of tamarind paste or as needed.

add salt as neeeded and then pour 2 cups of water and puree all the above.

Now take 10 big poblano peppers (you can use any type of Milder bigger chillie and cut them in half discarding the stem.
Keep the seeds. Pour oil in a flat pan (preferably since all the peppers can be sauteed equally) if u dont have a flat pan its fine.
once the peppers have been sauteed and the skin has shown signs of charing add the purree from the grinder/food processor.

Let the thing simmer on medium heat for 30 mins and add coriander leaves as garnish if u have them if not no big deal.

Masala mac and cheese S'mac on 12th and first NYC

Masala mac and cheese
Originally uploaded by dev_nlr

S'MAC on 12th street between 1st and 2nd avenue NYC

first item i ordered

The sampler which has 8 types of mac and cheese the break down is as goes

All American= 3, classic was not what i expected.
Napoletana= 4
Parisienne= 3, Strong herb flavor too much to handle
La mancha= 4.5, very hearty with meat.
Alpine= 3, tastes like pizza, was okay.
Cajun= 3, Strong herbs but better than most 3 stars
Four cheese= 4, Was great.
Cheeseburger= 4, was nice as well.

I had to try the masala one. Me and mithya ordered it just to see how it was and i wasn't disappointed, it was like striking oil. BAM

Masala= 4.75 it was perfect, it beat out the La macha which surprised me. So the pic above is of the masala mac and cheese.

Thank you

SIVA NAGAREDDY