Mirichi ka Salan (Mild Chiles in a Nutty Sauce) - Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central

Ingredients

• 2 cups freshly grated coconut meat
• 1 ounce raw peanuts
• 1/2 ounce raw cashew nuts
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon tamarind sauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 5 teaspoons Onion Sauce (see recipe above)
• 1 small fresh tomato, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon New Mexico red chile powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 8 fresh New Mexican chiles, sliced on the side to remove the seeds, stems left on
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 sprigs fresh curry leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried curry leaves, rehydrated and patted dry
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice