Spicy Mushroom n Garlic Masala Recipe

Friday, February 8, 2013, 17:11 [IST]

Mushrooms, the spore-bearing fungi is loved by vegetarians. However, there are many veggies who do not like to eat mushroom because of its appearance or taste. You would be surprised to know that the small mushrooms have many health benefits. For example, it helps fight cancer, boosts up immune system, fights free radicals, aids better digestion and is good for the heart too. If you check out the nutritional value of small mushrooms, it is a rich source of vitamin D, antioxidants, potassium, copper, selenium and fiber to name a few.

There are many types of mushroom that you can use for preparing delicious dishes. Mushroom chilli or mushroom manchurian are ideal snacks for starters. What about main course? You can try this mushroom garlic masala. The recipe is very easy and the dish is spicy too! So if you love having spicy dishes, check out the recipe to prepare mushroom and garlic masala.

Mushroom garlic masala, side dish recipe for main course:

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Mushroom- 250gms
Onions- 2
Green chillies- 5-6
Tomato-2
Ginger- 1 inch
Garlic pods- 7-8
Curd- 2tbsp
Grated coconut- 1tsp
Tomato ketchup 1tsp
Turmeric powder- 1tsp
Red chilli powder- 1tsp
Coriander powder- 1tsp
Dry red chillies- 2
Cinnamon- 1 inch
Clove- 1
Bay leaf- 1
Garam masala- 1tsp
Salt- as per taste
Oil- 2tbsp
Chopped coriander leaves- 1tbsp (for garnishing)

Procedure

Wash and cut the mushrooms into slices.

Meanwhile, grind onion, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, green chillies, dry red chillies and clove together. Add very little water to make a semi-liquid paste.
Take out the paste and keep in a bowl. Now grind tomato and keep aside.
Heat oil in a skillet. Season with bay leaf and then add the grounded onion paste. Saute on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder and mix well.
Pour the tomato puree and bring it to boil. Add the grated coconut, curd, tomato ketchup and garam masala. Mix well and then add mushroom slices.
Add little water if you want to make a gravy. If not, cook till the gravy thickens. Cook for around 4-5 minutes on a medium flame.

Mushroom masala is ready to eat. Serve this hot and spicy side dish with rotis or rice.