Salli boti

Salli boti is a traditional Parsi curry originating from western India. It’s usually made with a combination of mutton, onions, ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, potatoes, oil, red chili powder, turmeric, vinegar, garam masala, coriander, cumin, salt, and sugar.

The onions are fried in oil, and then mixed with ginger, garlic, meat, turmeric, and red chili powder. The mixture is shortly fried and the coriander, cumin, tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, salt, and garam masala are then added to the mix. Salli boti is simmered over low heat until everything is fully cooked, and it’s then typically garnished with coriander.

Once done, the curry is served topped with fried potato strips, called salli. This festive curry is often served at weddings or festivals such as Nauroze. It’s recommended to accompany salli boti with chapati, naan, or paratha on the side.