Chettinad Mushroom Masala

- Submitted by Dahlia

(Kalan Kootu, Dry Mushroom Side Dish)

Recipe For Chettinad Mushroom Masala

Ingredients

• Mushroom - 2 cups (chopped)
• Tamarind juice - 1 tbsp (or Tomato - 1)
• Turmeric powder - a pinch
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - 1 strand
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cilantro - for garnish

Spice Mixture

• Peppercorns - 1 tsp
• Dry red chillies - 2
• Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Shallot onions - 2-3
• Garlic cloves - 2

Method

1. Roast all the ingredients under 'spice mixture' separately till a nice aroma is released. If you do not have time roast everything together.
2. Once it cools, grind it to a coarse powder and keep aside.
3. Clean the mushroom using a paper towel and chop it lengthwise.
4. Heat oil in a pan, splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
5. Add the chopped mushrooms to this and saute for 5 minutes till the mushrooms get a nice colour. Do not add water. The water from the mushroom is sufficient.
6. Add the tomatoes/tamarind juice with required salt and turmeric powder. Cover and let it cook for a few minutes.
7. Add the spice mixture and mix everything for a minute.
8. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serving Suggestion

• Serve as a side dish for rice or roti or use as a stuffing for mushroom puffs or masala dosa.

Tips

• A tbsp of grated coconut can also be added along with the spice mixture for added flavor.

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Comment by shruthi w
    Hi Dahlia..this came out very gud..thanks for the recipe..can we use this spice mix ofr any other veggies?
 
Reply :-
    Yes, you can use it with paneer, tofu, cauliflower, potatoes, mixed vegetables etc.

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