Green Mushroom Kuruma

Mushrooms which help to reduce cholesterol levels and which is  rich in proteins, amino-acids and antibiotics is cooked in a healthy Coriander leaves masala and hence this gravy helps to kick start your day. Enjoy it with Chapathi / Roti of your choice. The recipe follows.. 

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom        - 6 to 8
Big Onion                     - 1
Salt                                - As required
Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder                 - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder  - 1/2 tsp
Whole Garam Masala    - Each 2
Oil                                   - 2 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut         - 1/4 cup
Chopped Ginger            - 2 tsp
Chopped Garlic             - 2 tsp
Green Chili                    - 2
Fennel Seeds                  - 1/4 tsp (Sombu / Perunjeeragam)
Poppy Seeds                   - 1/4 tsp (Khas - Khas)
Cashew Nuts                  - 6 to 8 (optional)
Coriander Leaves           - 2 handful

Procedure:

• Wash and chop Mushroom into four. Chop Big onion lengthwise. Grind everything under ' To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. When its hot, add Whole Garam Masala. Whole Garam Masala includes cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom, star aniseeds etc.
• Add chopped onions after a minute,
• After the onions turn translucent, add ground masala.
• Add salt, turmeric powder and chili powder. Saute till raw flavor goes off,and then add chopped mushroom.
• Cover with a lid and cook kuruma in medium flame till mushroom is cooked well. No need to add water as mushroom loses its own water.
• Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala Powder. Serve it with Chapathi / Roti of your choice.

White Mushroom Kuruma

Today's recipe is mild spicy, innovative White Mushroom kuruma which is one of the best alternatives for regular Mushroom kuruma. Have a look at other Mushroom gravies such as

• Mushroom Masala
• Mushroom Vindaloo
• Button Mushroom Masala
• Spicy Mushroom Gravy
• Mushroom Makhani Gravy
• Pepper Mushroom Dry
• Chettinadu Mushroom and Peas gravy
• Kadai Mushroom
• Mushroom Pepper Fry

Over to our White Mushroom Kuruma recipe..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom       - 200 gm
Big Onion                    - 1
Whole Garam Masala  - Each 2
Salt                               - As required
Oil                                - 2 tbsp

To Grind:

Chopped Coconut       - 1/4 cup
Green Chili                 - 4
Poppy Seeds               - 1/4 tsp
Fennel Seeds               - 1/4 tsp
Cashews                      - 6 to 8 (Optional)

Procedure:

• Wash mushroom and chop it into very thin vertical slices. Chop finely Big onion. Grind everything under ' To Grind'.
• Heat oil in a pan. When its hot, add whole garam masala to it. Whole garam masala includes Cinnamon stick, cloves, star aniseeds and bay leaf.
• Add chopped onions after a minute. Saute till they turn translucent and add chopped mushroom after that. 
• Cover with a lid and cook. When the mushroom is half cooked, add ground masala , enough salt and water.
• Cook in  a medium flame till mushroom is cooked well. Enjoy your mild spicy white mushroom kuruma with Chapathi/Roti of your choice.  

Spicy Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom has no cholesterol or fat and has very less carbohydrates. The fiber and enzymes in mushroom help to lower cholesterol levels too. Mushrooms not only look like shields, it really acts as a shield and protect us from deadly diseases..

Today's recipe is an interesting and spicy gravy with Mushroom.. The recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Mushroom                  - 200 gm
Whole Garam Masala - Each 2
Salt                              - As required
Turmeric Powder         - 1/4 tsp
Oil                                - 2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves         - few

Dry Roast And Grind:

Grated Coconut      - 3 tbsp
Coriander Seeds     - 1/2 tsp (Malli)
Dry Red Chili         - 3
Cumin Seeds           - 1/2 tsp (Seeragam)
Fennel Seeds           - 1/2 tsp (Sombu)
Black Pepper           - 6 to 8

To Saute in oil and Grind:

Big Onion                 - 2
Tomato                      - 2
Green Chili                - 2
Ginger-Garlic paste   - 1 tbsp

Procedure:

• You can use any type of Mushroom for this recipe, whereas i used Enoki Mushroom. If you are using Button Mushroom, chop it into bigger pieces. Chop finely Big Onion and tomato. Slit Green chilies. Dry roast and grind everything under ' Dry Roast And Grind' , adding little water.
• Heat oil in  a pan. Add chopped mushroom to it. Saute for some time, till it cooks and after that take it out in a bowl.
• Heat some more oil in the same pan. Add chopped onions and slit green chilies to it. After it turns translucent, add Ginger-Garlic paste.
• Saute till raw flavor goes off and after that add chopped tomatoes. Cover with a lid and cook till both onions and tomatoes are cooked well. Grind it to a smooth paste, after it has cooled down completely.
• Add some more oil to the pan. When its hot, add Whole Garam Masala. Whole Garam Masala includes cinnamon stick, cloves, star aniseeds, cardamom  and bayleaf.
• Saute for a minute and then add ground onion-tomato paste.
• After 2 to 3 minutes, add ground masala. Add also salt and turmeric powder.
• Mix everything well. Add enough water and cook the gravy in medium flame for 10 more minutes and then switch off the flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve. The gravy tastes good with Rice and also with Roti..

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..

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!!!

Mushroom Masala

Mushroom Masala

vow.. Mushrooms!!!  They are nature's superfood.. I particularly love mushrooms.. Will include mushroom at -least once in a week.  They are not only loaded with lot of minerals and nutrients, it also boosts immune system. Have given recipe for Mushroom Masala which goes well with Chapathi, Roti or Naan..

You can also have Mushroom Masala stuffed in toasted bread and topped with sliced Onions and tomatoes.. You  can also add an egg omelette between the toast. There you go!!! An easy, healthy, and nutritionally balanced food...

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom             - 200gm

Big Onion                          - 2

Tomato                              - 2

Ginger- Garlic Paste          - 1 tbsp

Salt                                    - As required

Turmeric Powder              - 1 tsp

Chilli Powder                    - 2 tsp

Cumin Powder                  - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder             - 2 tsp

Kasthuri Methi                  - 1 tbsp   (Dry Methi Leaves)

Garam Masala Powder      - 2 tsp

Oil                                      - As required

Whole Garam Masala        - Few (optional)

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add chopped big onions. Once it become translucent add Ginger- Garlic paste. Once it gets cooked add chopped tomatoes.
3. Add all the powders except Garam Masala Powder.
4. When both onions and tomatoes get mashed up well add mushrooms. Chop mushrooms into a little bigger cubes. You can see mushrooms lose water.
5. In the middle, crush dry methi leaves between your palms and add it to gravy.
6.  When all the water evaporates, add garam masala powder. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

Quick Tips:

1. If you add more kasthuri methi, gravy will get bitter a little.