Mushroom Masala

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INGREDIENTS:
1 pack of mushrooms
3 ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric pdr
1 tsp gara masala
2 tsp red chilli pdr
3 tsp fresh cream
Salt to tatse
Chopped coriander leaves

FOR THE MASALA PASTE:

 2 tsp oil
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
2 tblsp chopped capsicum
2 finely chopped onions
1 tomato finely chopped
6 cashew nuts cut into bits
Heat oil, add chopped onions and fry till transparent. add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell disappears. Add cashew bits,  chopped capsicum and tomatoes and cook for 5 mins.turn off the flame, grind it into a smooth paste once it comes to room temperature

 PROCEDURE:

  • Wash and cut the mushrooms into two or 4 pieces and marinate with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp red chilli pdr.Keep aside for 20 mins
  • Heat ghee, put cumin seeds,ground masala paste and saute for a while
  • Add the turmeric pdr, garam masala pdr and red chilli pdr and cook the masala for 3-4 minsaste
  • Add the marinated mushrooms,salt to taste and 1/4 cup water.Close the lid and cook until the mushrooms are cooked and well blended with the masala
  • Check the salt, add fresh cream and mix well
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with poori, roti, naan or paratha

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