Mushrooms are known as the meat of the vegetable world. They contain more protein than most vegetables and are one of the few natural sources of Vitamin D, which is essential for healthy bones and teeth. They are low in calories and have no cholesterol. The vitamin content of mushrooms is actually similar to the vitamin content found in meat.
Mushroom Curry/Kalan kuzhambu is a popular south Indian recipe and tastes good with Idli, Dosa, Chapathi and Rice.
Ingredients
Mushroom Curry/Kalan kuzhambu is a popular south Indian recipe and tastes good with Idli, Dosa, Chapathi and Rice.
Ingredients
- Mushroom - 450g
- Onion - 1, medium sized
- Tomato - 2, large sized
- Cinnamon - 1 inch
- Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
- Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala - 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
- Chicken masala - 1 tbsp
- Grated coconut - 3 tbsp
- Coriander leaves - To garnish
- Salt - To taste
- Oil
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions. Fry till it turns soft.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook till it gets mashed.
- Add all the powders and saute well.
- Add grated coconut and cook for 2 minutes.
- Cool the mixture and grind it into a smooth paste.
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cinnamon and cumin seeds.
- Add ginger garlic paste and fry for few seconds.
- Now add the ground paste and add salt and water.
- Once it starts to boil, add mushroom and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with dosa/rice.
