Sunday, March 10, 2013

Mushroom Kuruma


Mushroom have so many health benefits.Mushrooms are low in carbohydrates, calories and sodium and are cholesterol and fat free.
Particularly, mushroom substances called terpenoids help kill bacteria and viruses and exert anti-inflammatory effects.
There are so many types of mushrooms.The curry which i made is this type which i showed in pic below
The peoples who stopped non veg to the purpose of diet still they will have tempt to eat non veg those people can
eat mushroom kurma to the substitute of mutton kuruma.



Ingredients needed:
Mushroom -200 grams
Onion (cut lengthwise) -3/4 cup
Green chillies- 2 slit
Ginger garlic paste -1/2 tsp
Tomato -1/2 cup
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
chilli powder -1tbsp
Coriander powder-2tbsp

For grinding masala
Pearl onions/baby onions- 7-9
Grated coconut - 1/4 cup
Fennel seeds/ Sombu - 1 tsp

For the seasoning
Oil -2 -2 1/2 tbsp
Cinnamon -1  inch piece
Cloves - 2
Curry leaves- few


Preparation

Grind the masala raw and keep it ready.

Clean and cut mushrooms into 2 pieces.

Cut onion lengthwise.
 
Heat oil in a pan, add the ingredients mentioned under seasoning, then add onions  and saute until onions turn transparent.

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a few more seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and chilli powder and coriander powder.

Cook until tomatoes becomes mushy.

cook for a few minutes.

add the mushrooms and cook covered for a few minutes.

When the mushrooms are almost done, add the ground paste, mix well .

cook for a few more minutes until the raw flavor of the paste goes.

Once the masala is well blended with the mushrooms and potatoes, add a cup of water and boil well.

Then switch off the flame and garnish with coriander leaves.