Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Mushroom curry


Ingredients:

Mushrooms-250 Gms-Mushrooms are not to be washed.Just wipe them with a dry kitchen towel to remove any dirt.Cut them into pieces.Discard the stem.
Onions-chopped-1 cup
Tomatoes- chopped-1/2 cup
Scallions-1/4 cup
Garlic&ginger paste-1tbsp
Spices:
Bay leaf-1
Coriander powder-2 tsp
Cumin powder-1 tsp
Turmeric-1 tsp
Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
Cooking oil-2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Method:-
1)Heat oil in a pan.When hot add the bay leaf,chopped onions add a pinch of salt.
2)When onions are golden brown add the garlic&ginger paste.Fry well.Make sure the paste doesn't not stick to base of the pan.
3)Now,add the chopped tomatoes.Cover and cook for 5 mins.When the tomatoes are soft in texture add the powders.Mix well.Add salt and check as per your taste.
3)Now,add the mushrooms and cook on a low heat for 5 mins.Mushrooms sweat so there is no need to add water.Once they are cooked add the chopped scallions.You will know the mushrooms are cooked when they become soft in texture and darken in color.Cook for an additional 2 mins.Remove from heat and serve hot with naan,toasted bread or fried rice.

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