Pepper Mushroom Dry

Today's recipe is spicy, exciting and tasty Pepper Mushroom. I have prepared the recipe dry so that it matches with our Parupu Sadham..  The combo was a total hit at our home.. A must try recipe..  You can also prepare it in gravy form, by adjusting the water.

I have used King Oyster Mushroom for this recipe. You can prepare this with any type of Mushroom.. Here goes the recipe!!

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

For Masala:

Dry Chillies        -  3

Pepper               -  8-10

Cumin Seeds     -  1 tsp  (Seeragam)

Fennel Seeds     -  1 tsp  (Sombu)

Ginger                -  1 & 1/2 inch size

Garlic Pods        -  4-5

Others:

Mushroom                    - 250gm

Big Onion                     - 2

Tomato                         - 2

Whole Garam Masala   - Each 2

Salt                                - As required

Turmeric powder           - 1/2  tsp

Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp

Oil                                  - As required

Procedure:

• Wash and chop Mushroom into medium size pieces. I  have used King Oyster Mushroom for the recipe. You can use any Mushroom of your choice.
• Chop finely Big onions and tomatoes.. 
• Dry roast everything under 'for masala' . Cool it and grind it by adding little water.
• Heat oil in a pan.. Add whole garam masala.. Whole Garam Masala includes clove, cinnamon sticks, star aniseeds and Cardamom. After a minute add chopped onions..
• Saute till it become translucent .. After that add chopped Mushroom.
• When the mushroom is half done add  chopped tomatoes.
• Add the ground masala, after the tomatoes are cooked completely.. Always cook the pan covered with a lid. This helps in fast cooking.
• then add salt, turmeric powder and enough water..
• Cook the gravy in low flame and wait till the gravy thickens. Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve !! Enjoy your Pepper mushroom..

Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy

Chettinadu Mushroom And Peas Gravy

This is the Gravy, which all Mushroom lovers must try. Adding Chettinadu Masala, makes the gravy spicier and tastier.. I have also added Peas for enhancing the gravy..

I have used King Oyster Mushroom for this Gravy. You can also any other Mushroom .

Here is the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Mushroom                      - 250gm

Green peas                     - 1/4 cup

Big Onion                       - 2

Tomatoes                        - 2

Salt                                 - As required

Turmeric Powder           - a pinch

Chili Powder                  - 1/2 tsp

Pepper                            - 6 to 8

Curry Leaves                 - few

Oil                                  - As required

To Grind:

Chopped Ginger          - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic           - 1 tsp

Cashew Nuts               - 5

Poppy Seeds                - 1/4 tsp

To Roast:

Cinnamon Stick            - 1

Cloves                           - 2

Green Cardamom         - 2

Coriander Seeds           - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Fennel Seeds                - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili                      - 1

Chopped Coconut        - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

• Chop Mushroom into little bigger pieces. Cook Green Peas.
• Chop Finely onions and tomatoes.
• Soak Cashew nuts and Poppy seeds in water.
• Grind Pepper coarsely.
• Roast everything under 'To Roast' in oil and grind along with chopped Ginger, Garlic and soaked cashew nuts and poppy seeds.
• Heat oil in  a pan.
• Add chopped onions and curry leaves to it. 
• After the onions are translucent, add ground masala.
• Saute till raw flavor of masala goes off, and then add chopped tomatoes.
• Add also salt, turmeric powder and chili powder.
• Saute till both onions and tomatoes are cooked. Add chopped mushrooms and close with a lid.
• Mushroom will cook on its own water. When the mushrooms are half cooked, add cooked peas.
• Cook till the mushroom is completely cooked. Switch off the flame and add ground pepper.
• Serve it with Chapathi/Roti or even with Rice.
• We had it with Chapathi.

Mushroom Vindaloo (Goa Style Mushroom Curry)

Mushroom Vindaloo (Goa Style Mushroom Curry)

Its a Goan Cuisine.. Widely in Goan recipes, Spice and flavors are intense.. Its actually a little time consuming cooking..  But I have simplified the procedure.. This recipe tastes good with Button Mushrooms.. You can have it along with Chapathi , Roti or Naan.. 

Try this Goa style Mushroom for a change!!

Ingredients:

Button Mushrooms            - 200 gm

Whole Garam Masala        - each 2

Big Onion                          - 1

Salt                                     -  As required

Turmeric Powder                - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder       - 1 tsp

Lemon Juice                       - 1 tbsp

Coriander Leaves               - few

Oil                                       - As required

To Grind:

Big Onion                   - 1

Chopped Ginger         - 1 tsp

Chopped Garlic          - 1 tsp

Red Chilli                   - 2

Coriander Seeds         - 1 tsp

Black Pepper              - 1 tsp

Cumin Seeds              - 1 tsp

Poppy Seeds               - 1/2 tsp  

Procedure:

• Dry roast Red chilli, Coriander seeds, Black pepper, cumin seeds and poppy seeds. Grind them along with Big onion, Ginger and Garlic.
• Add oil to the pan.Add chopped mushrooms, Saute it till it gets cooked and take it out.
• To the same pan, add ground paste and very little water.. allow it to boil.. After it starts boiling reduce the flame and add salt and turmeric powder..
• After two minutes add cooked mushrooms and mix well, so that gravy coats on to mushrooms.
• Switch off the gravy in another 10 minutes.  Add Garam Masala Powder and Lemon juice.
• Mix them well and garnish with corinader leaves..
• Serve it hot!!!