Mirchi Salan (Curried Jalapeño Peppers) Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 6 jalapeño peppers split lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
• 1 tablespoon toasted and ground cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon toasted and ground black mustard seed
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground fenugreek seed
• 2 tablespoons toasted and ground peanuts
• 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted and ground sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
• 6 medium cloves minced garlic (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2-inch piece of ginger, grated (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut flesh
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup water
• Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar