Mushroom Fry

Mushroom Fry

Mushroom fry is such an easy dish that you can whip up in no time. Whether you're counting carbs or calories or just trying to include more healthy foods in your diet, this is a perfect dish. Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

White button mushrooms - 1/2 lb
Onion - 1 medium size
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - few
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Dry coconut powder - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 3 tbsp
Finely chopped coriander leaves - 2 tbsp

Method:
Wipe the mushrooms clean with a damp cloth. Cut it into thin slices.

In a pan, heat some oil, add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then add the garam masala powder. Immediately add the finely chopped onion. Add some salt. Fry till the onions are translucent. Add the curry leaves. Then add the ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute. Add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and the coriander powder. Fry the spices for a minute. Then add the chopped mushrooms. Add some more salt. Mix well, cover and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes. The mushrooms wilt down in no time. Add the coconut powder and mix well. Cover it and let it cook for two more minutes. Turn the heat off. Add the chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with chapati or hot steaming rice.

This should serve 2 - 3 people.

Mushroom Fry

Tasty tip:

Garam masala:

I make my garam masala fresh as and when needed. For 1/2 a tsp garam masala I powder one clove, one cardamom and a half inch cinnamon stick using a mortar and pestle.