Button Mushroom Masala

 I would love to try different versions of Mushroom Masala. Today's recipe is my kid's all time favorite. Button Mushroom is cooked as whole. so mushroom will be roasted outside  and inside it will be juicy. Another Must try recipe with Button Mushroom..

Here goes the recipe..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Button Mushroom             - 250 gm

Whole Garam Masala       - Each two

Cumin Seeds                     - 1/2 tsp

Big Onion                          - 2 (medium size) 

Tomato                              - 2 (medium size)

Capsicum                           - 1

Dry Kasturi Methi Leaves - 1 tbsp

Ginger- Garlic paste          - 2 tsp

Salt                                    - As required

Chili Powder                     - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder              - 1/4 tsp

Coriander Powder             - 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala Powder      - 1/2 tsp

Oil                                      - 2 tbsp

Procedure:

• Wash Mushroom well. Chop Big onion and capsicum into little bigger pieces. Chop tomato finely.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add whole mushroom to it. Saute it well. Close with  a lid and start cooking. Mushroom will start oozing out water. Saute till mushroom is cooked completely and take it out.
• Add some more oil to the same pan. Add whole garam masala and cumin seeds to it. Whole Garam Masala includes cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom and Aniseeds. After a second add chopped onions.
• When the onions are translucent, add Ginger-garlic paste. Saute till raw flavor goes off.. After that add chopped tomatoes.
• Add in salt, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder and enough water. Cover with a lid and start cooking. 
• After both onions and tomatoes are cooked, add chopped capsicum.
• After two minutes add mushroom. Cook till everything gets blended well. Add Garam Masala Powder and switch off the flame.
• Serve it with Chapathi or Rice.

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.