A traditional hyderabadi salan is made in a shallow wide flat bottomed handi. The salan is a sealed in this handi and kept on low fire to cook with all the flavours trapped inside to give that authentic rich taste. I have modified this recipe to suit our present day requirements, without compromising on the traditional flavours. Most hyderabadis serve mirchi ka salan with biryani. However it can be eaten with chapati or rice.