Masala Mirchi Recipe

• 100 g fresh Green Chilies (sliced into two halves)
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (broken/ powdered)
• ½ tsp Aniseeds
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• ½ tsp Coriander Powder
• ½ tsp Dried Mango Powder/ Amchur OR ½ tsp Lemon Juice
• A pinch of Asafetida/ Hing
• 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
• Salt (to taste)

• Place a saucepan on heat and heat mustard oil.
• Add asafetida, cumin seeds and aniseeds. Cook for a few seconds.
• Add mustard seeds and stir for 4 to 5 seconds.
• Add green chilies and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder and coriander powder. Mix well.
• Add salt and cover the pan. Allow the chilies to cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add amchur powder or lemon juice. Stir for another 1 minute.
• These fried chilies keep up well for a week when stored in an airtight container.